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When evaluating costs, CNAO features a management fee (MER) of 0.9%, compared to 0.65% for HDIV. Performance-wise, CNAO has returned 9.84% year-to-date with -$7 M in net flows, whereas HDIV is at 20.87% with +$646 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
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CNAO
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| AuM | $46.62 M | $1,952.36 M |
| Management Fees | 0.90% | 0.65% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.21% | 0.96% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 19, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CNAO | -3.89% | +3.72% | +9.84% | +7.71% | +69.07% |
HDIV | -2.21% | +2.82% | +20.87% | +26.76% | +118.23% | |
| Flows | CNAO | -$3 M | -$3 M | -$7 M | -$6 M | +$38 M |
HDIV | +$69 M | +$213 M | +$646 M | +$756 M | +$1,217 M |
CNAO vs HDIV exposure
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As of October 19, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
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Characteristics
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| Provider | CI | Hamilton ETFs |
| Management | Actively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| Replication Method | - | - |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Capitalization | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 9.64% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | July 8, 2021 | July 19, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions about CNAO and HDIV
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CNAO or HDIV?
As of October 19, 2026, CNAO has returned 9.84% year to date, while HDIV has returned 20.87%. HDIV is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CNAO or HDIV?
As of October 19, 2026, CNAO manages $46.62 M in assets, while HDIV manages $1.95 B. HDIV is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CNAO and HDIV managed?
CNAO is actively managed by CI. It does not track an index. HDIV is actively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: CNAO or HDIV?
Year to date, CNAO has seen -$6.61 M in net flows, compared with +$645.83 M for HDIV. HDIV has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CNAO and HDIV compare?
CNAO has an expense ratio of 1.21%, while HDIV has an expense ratio of 0.96%.
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