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When evaluating costs, GCEI features a management fee (MER) of 0.5%, compared to 0.09% for HBNK. 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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GCEI
HBNK
| AuM | $1.09 M | $736.86 M |
| Management Fees | 0.50% | 0.09% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.50% | 0.10% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.32% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 19, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GCEI | +0.51% | +0.48% | - | - | - |
HBNK | -3.80% | -3.19% | +28.49% | +43.29% | +170.31% | |
| Flows | GCEI | +$0 M | +$0 M | - | - | - |
HBNK | -$1 M | -$23 M | -$485 M | -$531 M | -$199 M |
GCEI vs HBNK exposure
Countries
GCEI
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
Canada
99.74%
Sectors
GCEI
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
Finance
99.74%
As of October 19, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
GCEI
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
The Bank of Nova Scotia
17.48%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
17.41%
Royal Bank of Canada
17.21%
Bank of Montreal
16.52%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
15.70%
National Bank of Canada
15.42%
Diversification
GCEI
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
99.74%
Characteristics
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GCEI
HBNK
| Provider | Guardian Capital | Global X |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | - | 2.70% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 10, 2026 | July 5, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions about GCEI and HBNK
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: GCEI or HBNK?
As of October 19, 2026, GCEI manages $1.09 M in assets, while HBNK manages $736.86 M. HBNK is the larger fund by AUM.
How are GCEI and HBNK managed?
GCEI is actively managed by Guardian Capital. It does not track an index. HBNK is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
How do the fees of GCEI and HBNK compare?
GCEI has an expense ratio of 0.50%, while HBNK has an expense ratio of 0.10%.
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