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iShares US Dividend Growers Index ETF (CUD) and Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (CA) (FLVU) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that CUD focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Finance, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Industrials, while FLVU leans towards Finance, Utilities, and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. When evaluating costs, CUD features a management fee (MER) of 0.6%, compared to 0.12% for FLVU. Performance-wise, CUD has returned 17.37% year-to-date with -$28 M in net flows, whereas FLVU is at 21.58% with +$13 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
Compare
CUD
FLVU
| AuM | $246.79 M | $33.68 M |
| Management Fees | 0.60% | 0.12% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.66% | 0.15% |
| Tracking Difference | -1.29% | 3.01% |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 11, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CUD | +8.51% | +3.72% | +17.37% | +18.23% | +44.80% |
FLVU | +8.35% | +6.36% | +21.58% | +18.64% | - | |
| Flows | CUD | -$2 M | -$7 M | -$28 M | -$33 M | -$147 M |
FLVU | +$1 M | +$4 M | +$13 M | +$15 M | - |
CUD vs FLVU exposure
Countries
CUD
USA
91.68%
Other
8.32%
FLVU
USA
95.89%
Sectors
CUD
Finance
15.52%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
14.61%
Industrials
14.24%
Utilities
12.55%
Technology
9.37%
Healthcare
8.34%
Other
25.36%
FLVU
Finance
23.80%
Utilities
23.37%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
19.55%
Other
33.28%
As of November 11, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
CUD
Verizon Communications, Inc.
3.17%
Accenture Plc
3.14%
Chevron Corp.
2.08%
Realty Income Corp.
2.00%
PepsiCo, Inc.
1.87%
Target Corp.
1.81%
Medtronic Plc
1.77%
NIKE, Inc.
1.53%
Kenvue, Inc.
1.52%
Becton, Dickinson & Co.
1.48%
FLVU
Johnson & Johnson
3.02%
The Coca-Cola Co.
2.98%
Verizon Communications, Inc.
2.84%
Chevron Corp.
2.76%
Altria Group, Inc.
2.67%
U.S. Bancorp
2.65%
Procter & Gamble Co.
2.61%
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
2.58%
PepsiCo, Inc.
2.54%
McDonald's Corp.
2.39%
Diversification
CUD
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 155 total
20.37%
FLVU
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 114 total
27.04%
Characteristics
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CUD
FLVU
| Provider | iShares | Franklin Templeton |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats CAD Hedged Total Return Index - CAD | Franklin Low Volatility High Dividend Index NTR - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.78% | 2.20% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | September 13, 2011 | March 28, 2024 |
Frequently asked questions about CUD and FLVU
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CUD or FLVU?
As of November 11, 2026, CUD has returned 17.37% year to date, while FLVU has returned 21.58%. FLVU is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CUD or FLVU?
As of November 11, 2026, CUD manages $246.79 M in assets, while FLVU manages $33.68 M. CUD is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CUD and FLVU managed?
CUD is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats CAD Hedged Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. FLVU is passively managed by Franklin Templeton. It tracks the Franklin Low Volatility High Dividend Index NTR - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do CUD and FLVU emphasize?
CUD is most exposed to Finance, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Industrials. FLVU is most exposed to Finance, Utilities, and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: CUD or FLVU?
Year to date, CUD has seen -$27.73 M in net flows, compared with +$13.44 M for FLVU. FLVU has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CUD and FLVU compare?
CUD has an expense ratio of 0.66%, while FLVU has an expense ratio of 0.15%.
What are the top holdings of CUD and FLVU?
CUD's largest holdings include Verizon Communications, Inc., Accenture Plc, and Chevron Corp.. FLVU's top holdings include Johnson & Johnson, The Coca-Cola Co., and Verizon Communications, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: CUD or FLVU?
CUD holds 155 securities, while FLVU holds 114. On holdings count, CUD is the more diversified portfolio.
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