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When evaluating costs, FCIQ features a management fee (MER) of 0.45%, compared to 0.28% for HEWB. Performance-wise, FCIQ has returned 15.84% year-to-date with +$488 M in net flows, whereas HEWB is at 29.66% 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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FCIQ
HEWB
| AuM | $2,001.00 M | $347.30 M |
| Management Fees | 0.45% | 0.28% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.51% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.88% | -0.74% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 16, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FCIQ | -2.21% | +5.70% | +15.84% | +16.23% | +62.81% |
HEWB | -4.73% | +2.30% | +29.66% | +48.04% | +151.82% | |
| Flows | FCIQ | +$38 M | +$122 M | +$488 M | +$646 M | +$1,153 M |
HEWB | +$6 M | +$18 M | +$32 M | +$32 M | +$39 M |
FCIQ vs HEWB exposure
Countries
FCIQ
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
FCIQ
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Finance
100.00%
As of September 16, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
FCIQ
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
FCIQ
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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FCIQ
HEWB
| Provider | Fidelity | Global X |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Fidelity Canada International High Quality GTR Index - CAD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Capitalization |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.15% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | January 24, 2019 | January 23, 2019 |
Frequently asked questions about FCIQ and HEWB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: FCIQ or HEWB?
As of September 16, 2026, FCIQ has returned 15.84% year to date, while HEWB has returned 29.66%. HEWB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FCIQ or HEWB?
As of September 16, 2026, FCIQ manages $2.00 B in assets, while HEWB manages $347.30 M. FCIQ is the larger fund by AUM.
How are FCIQ and HEWB managed?
FCIQ is passively managed by Fidelity. It tracks the Fidelity Canada International High Quality GTR Index - CAD benchmark. 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: FCIQ or HEWB?
Year to date, FCIQ has seen +$488.18 M in net flows, compared with +$32.44 M for HEWB. FCIQ has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of FCIQ and HEWB compare?
FCIQ has an expense ratio of 0.51%, while HEWB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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