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When evaluating costs, ETHY features a management fee (MER) of 1.1%, compared to 0.28% for HEWB. Performance-wise, ETHY has returned 26.52% year-to-date with +$49 M in net flows, whereas HEWB is at 30.01% with +$32 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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ETHY
HEWB
| AuM | $89.70 M | $348.25 M |
| Management Fees | 1.10% | 0.28% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.40% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.74% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 10, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ETHY | +30.59% | +57.74% | -26.52% | -50.16% | +19.63% |
HEWB | -2.11% | +4.98% | +30.01% | +49.39% | +158.66% | |
| Flows | ETHY | -$2 M | +$9 M | +$49 M | +$58 M | +$79 M |
HEWB | +$6 M | +$20 M | +$32 M | +$32 M | +$39 M |
ETHY vs HEWB exposure
Countries
ETHY
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
ETHY
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Finance
100.00%
As of September 10, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
ETHY
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Royal Bank of Canada
17.39%
Bank of Montreal
17.03%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
16.96%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
16.51%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
16.09%
National Bank of Canada
16.03%
Diversification
ETHY
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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ETHY
HEWB
| Provider | Purpose Investments | Global X |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Cryptocurrencies | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Capitalization |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 29.93% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | December 2, 2021 | January 23, 2019 |
Frequently asked questions about ETHY and HEWB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: ETHY or HEWB?
As of September 10, 2026, ETHY has returned -26.52% year to date, while HEWB has returned 30.01%. HEWB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: ETHY or HEWB?
As of September 10, 2026, ETHY manages $89.70 M in assets, while HEWB manages $348.25 M. HEWB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are ETHY and HEWB managed?
ETHY is actively managed by Purpose Investments. It does not track an index. HEWB is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: ETHY or HEWB?
Year to date, ETHY has seen +$48.51 M in net flows, compared with +$32.44 M for HEWB. ETHY has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of ETHY and HEWB compare?
ETHY has an expense ratio of 1.40%, while HEWB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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