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When evaluating costs, FGRO features a management fee (MER) of 0.39%, compared to 0.2% for HBAL. Performance-wise, FGRO has returned 11.11% year-to-date with +$2 B in net flows, whereas HBAL is at 6.91% with +$9 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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FGRO
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| AuM | $5,532.35 M | $178.66 M |
| Management Fees | 0.39% | 0.20% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.42% | 0.20% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 5, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FGRO | -1.77% | -1.85% | +11.11% | +11.25% | +71.85% |
HBAL | -2.88% | -3.25% | +6.91% | +6.62% | +46.16% | |
| Flows | FGRO | +$136 M | +$403 M | +$1,897 M | +$2,273 M | +$4,530 M |
HBAL | -$1 M | -$1 M | +$9 M | +$10 M | -$7 M |
FGRO vs HBAL exposure
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As of November 5, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
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Characteristics
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FGRO
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| Provider | Fidelity | Global X |
| Management | Actively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| Replication Method | - | - |
| Asset Class | Equity, Fixed Income | Equity, Fixed Income |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 2.42% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | January 12, 2021 | August 2, 2018 |
Frequently asked questions about FGRO and HBAL
Which ETF has performed better year to date: FGRO or HBAL?
As of November 5, 2026, FGRO has returned 11.11% year to date, while HBAL has returned 6.91%. FGRO is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FGRO or HBAL?
As of November 5, 2026, FGRO manages $5.53 B in assets, while HBAL manages $178.66 M. FGRO is the larger fund by AUM.
How are FGRO and HBAL managed?
FGRO is actively managed by Fidelity. It does not track an index. HBAL is actively managed by Global X. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: FGRO or HBAL?
Year to date, FGRO has seen +$1,897.09 M in net flows, compared with +$9.28 M for HBAL. FGRO has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of FGRO and HBAL compare?
FGRO has an expense ratio of 0.42%, while HBAL has an expense ratio of 0.20%.
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