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When evaluating costs, GDIV features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.6% for DRFG. Performance-wise, GDIV has returned 20.99% year-to-date with +$80 M in net flows, whereas DRFG is at 15.4% with +$450 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
GDIV
DRFG
| AuM | $100.49 M | $477.71 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.60% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.37% | 0.58% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 11, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GDIV | +0.16% | -0.77% | +20.99% | +19.46% | +75.23% |
DRFG | -0.55% | -1.11% | +15.40% | +16.97% | +90.58% | |
| Flows | GDIV | +$6 M | +$21 M | +$80 M | +$84 M | +$78 M |
DRFG | +$0 M | +$445 M | +$450 M | +$450 M | +$449 M |
GDIV vs DRFG exposure
Countries
GDIV
Other
100.00%
DRFG
USA
57.18%
Other
42.82%
Sectors
GDIV
Other
100.00%
DRFG
Technology
35.68%
Finance
21.85%
Non-Energy Materials
8.34%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.15%
Other
25.99%
As of November 11, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
GDIV
CA56503P1080
68.05%
CA56503T1003
24.06%
CA56502U1084
5.64%
CA56502Q1072
2.01%
DRFG
Apple, Inc.
5.15%
NVIDIA Corp.
4.03%
Microsoft Corp.
2.48%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
1.94%
Lam Research Corp.
1.42%
Visa, Inc.
1.40%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
1.40%
Amazon.com, Inc.
1.38%
Cisco Systems, Inc.
1.33%
Alphabet, Inc.
1.26%
Diversification
GDIV
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 4 total
99.76%
DRFG
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 301 total
21.79%
Characteristics
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GDIV
DRFG
| Provider | Manulife Investments | Desjardins Investments |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | SciBeta Desjardins Global RI Fossil Fuel Reserves Free Multifactor Index NR - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.47% | 0.82% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | Yes |
| Inception Date | May 15, 2023 | March 7, 2019 |
Frequently asked questions about GDIV and DRFG
Which ETF has performed better year to date: GDIV or DRFG?
As of November 11, 2026, GDIV has returned 20.99% year to date, while DRFG has returned 15.40%. GDIV is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: GDIV or DRFG?
As of November 11, 2026, GDIV manages $100.49 M in assets, while DRFG manages $477.71 M. DRFG is the larger fund by AUM.
How are GDIV and DRFG managed?
GDIV is actively managed by Manulife Investments. It does not track an index. DRFG is passively managed by Desjardins Investments. It tracks the SciBeta Desjardins Global RI Fossil Fuel Reserves Free Multifactor Index NR - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: GDIV or DRFG?
Year to date, GDIV has seen +$79.75 M in net flows, compared with +$449.59 M for DRFG. DRFG has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of GDIV and DRFG compare?
GDIV has an expense ratio of 0.37%, while DRFG has an expense ratio of 0.58%.
Which ETF is more diversified: GDIV or DRFG?
GDIV holds 1 securities, while DRFG holds 295. On holdings count, DRFG is the more diversified portfolio.
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