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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 Finance, Utilities, 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 18.66% year-to-date with +$13 M in net flows, whereas CUD is at 15.01% with -$28 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 | $32.87 M | $241.81 M |
| Management Fees | 0.12% | 0.60% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.15% | 0.66% |
| Tracking Difference | 3.01% | -1.29% |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 6, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FLVU | +7.47% | +2.86% | +18.66% | +16.99% | - |
CUD | +8.11% | +2.27% | +15.01% | +17.99% | +40.53% | |
| Flows | FLVU | +$2 M | +$4 M | +$13 M | +$15 M | - |
CUD | -$3 M | -$7 M | -$28 M | -$33 M | -$141 M |
FLVU vs CUD exposure
Countries
FLVU
USA
95.89%
CUD
USA
91.68%
Other
8.32%
Sectors
FLVU
Finance
23.80%
Utilities
23.37%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
19.55%
Other
33.28%
CUD
Finance
15.52%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
14.61%
Industrials
14.24%
Utilities
12.55%
Technology
9.37%
Healthcare
8.34%
Other
25.36%
As of November 6, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
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%
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%
Diversification
FLVU
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 114 total
27.04%
CUD
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 155 total
20.37%
Characteristics
Compare
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 | 2.25% | 1.82% |
| 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 November 6, 2026, FLVU has returned 18.66% year to date, while CUD has returned 15.01%. FLVU is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FLVU or CUD?
As of November 6, 2026, FLVU manages $32.87 M in assets, while CUD manages $241.81 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 Finance, Utilities, 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 +$13.44 M in net flows, compared with -$27.73 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, The Coca-Cola Co., and Verizon Communications, Inc.. CUD's top holdings include Verizon Communications, Inc., Accenture Plc, and Chevron Corp..
Which ETF is more diversified: FLVU or CUD?
FLVU holds 114 securities, while CUD holds 155. On holdings count, CUD is the more diversified portfolio.
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