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When evaluating costs, GIES features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.09% for HBNK. Performance-wise, GIES has returned 15.07% year-to-date with -$10 M in net flows, whereas HBNK is at 32.19% with -$518 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
GIES
HBNK
| AuM | $5.26 M | $722.90 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.09% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.94% | 0.10% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.34% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 30, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GIES | -0.94% | -1.15% | +15.07% | +16.68% | - |
HBNK | +2.94% | -0.44% | +32.19% | +45.71% | +185.21% | |
| Flows | GIES | -$0 M | -$0 M | -$10 M | -$10 M | - |
HBNK | -$34 M | +$1 M | -$518 M | -$586 M | -$250 M |
GIES vs HBNK exposure
Countries
GIES
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
Canada
99.73%
Sectors
GIES
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
Finance
99.73%
As of October 30, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
GIES
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
The Bank of Nova Scotia
17.08%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
17.02%
Bank of Montreal
16.77%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
16.48%
Royal Bank of Canada
16.43%
National Bank of Canada
15.95%
Diversification
GIES
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
99.73%
Characteristics
Compare
GIES
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 | 1.34% | 2.85% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | November 14, 2023 | July 5, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions about GIES and HBNK
Which ETF has performed better year to date: GIES or HBNK?
As of October 30, 2026, GIES has returned 15.07% year to date, while HBNK has returned 32.19%. HBNK is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: GIES or HBNK?
As of October 30, 2026, GIES manages $5.26 M in assets, while HBNK manages $722.90 M. HBNK is the larger fund by AUM.
How are GIES and HBNK managed?
GIES 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.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: GIES or HBNK?
Year to date, GIES has seen -$9.56 M in net flows, compared with -$518.27 M for HBNK. GIES has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of GIES and HBNK compare?
GIES has an expense ratio of 0.94%, while HBNK has an expense ratio of 0.10%.
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