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Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (CA) (FLVU) and iShares US Dividend Growers Index ETF (CUD) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that FLVU focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Utilities, Finance, and Consumer Non-Cyclicals, while CUD leans towards Finance, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Industrials. When evaluating costs, FLVU features a management fee (MER) of 0.12%, compared to 0.6% for CUD. Performance-wise, FLVU has returned 13.29% year-to-date with +$10 M in net flows, whereas CUD is at 11.72% with -$25 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
FLVU
CUD
| AuM | $27.77 M | $238.66 M |
| Management Fees | 0.12% | 0.60% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.15% | 0.66% |
| Tracking Difference | 2.81% | -1.20% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 2, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FLVU | -2.64% | +5.22% | +13.29% | +11.32% | - |
CUD | -0.91% | +4.98% | +11.72% | +11.22% | +30.61% | |
| Flows | FLVU | +$0 M | +$1 M | +$10 M | +$12 M | - |
CUD | -$5 M | -$9 M | -$25 M | -$36 M | -$169 M |
FLVU vs CUD exposure
Countries
FLVU
USA
97.95%
CUD
USA
92.08%
Other
7.92%
Sectors
FLVU
Utilities
24.17%
Finance
24.10%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
20.04%
Energy
7.23%
Other
24.46%
CUD
Finance
17.15%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
14.91%
Industrials
13.89%
Utilities
13.75%
Technology
7.97%
Non-Energy Materials
7.91%
Other
24.41%
As of September 2, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
FLVU
Johnson & Johnson
2.75%
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
2.70%
The Coca-Cola Co.
2.65%
U.S. Bancorp
2.64%
Altria Group, Inc.
2.63%
Procter & Gamble Co.
2.44%
Verizon Communications, Inc.
2.42%
Chevron Corp.
2.40%
The Home Depot, Inc.
2.30%
Lockheed Martin Corp.
2.27%
CUD
Verizon Communications, Inc.
2.27%
Realty Income Corp.
2.16%
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
1.76%
Kenvue, Inc.
1.72%
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
1.70%
Target Corp.
1.66%
AbbVie, Inc.
1.61%
Edison International
1.48%
Chevron Corp.
1.44%
Texas Instruments Incorporated
1.41%
Diversification
FLVU
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 113 total
25.21%
CUD
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 155 total
17.20%
Characteristics
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FLVU
CUD
| Provider | Franklin Templeton | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Franklin Low Volatility High Dividend Index NTR - CAD | S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats CAD Hedged Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 2.35% | 1.84% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 28, 2024 | September 13, 2011 |
Frequently asked questions about FLVU and CUD
Which ETF has performed better year to date: FLVU or CUD?
As of September 2, 2026, FLVU has returned 13.29% year to date, while CUD has returned 11.72%. FLVU is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FLVU or CUD?
As of September 2, 2026, FLVU manages $27.77 M in assets, while CUD manages $238.66 M. CUD is the larger fund by AUM.
How are FLVU and CUD managed?
FLVU is passively managed by Franklin Templeton. It tracks the Franklin Low Volatility High Dividend Index NTR - CAD benchmark. CUD is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats CAD Hedged Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do FLVU and CUD emphasize?
FLVU is most exposed to Utilities, Finance, and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. CUD is most exposed to Finance, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Industrials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: FLVU or CUD?
Year to date, FLVU has seen +$9.70 M in net flows, compared with -$24.79 M for CUD. FLVU has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of FLVU and CUD compare?
FLVU has an expense ratio of 0.15%, while CUD has an expense ratio of 0.66%.
What are the top holdings of FLVU and CUD?
FLVU's largest holdings include Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly-Clark Corp., and The Coca-Cola Co.. CUD's top holdings include Verizon Communications, Inc., Realty Income Corp., and Automatic Data Processing, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: FLVU or CUD?
FLVU holds 113 securities, while CUD holds 154. On holdings count, CUD is the more diversified portfolio.
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