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When evaluating costs, HCAL features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 1.15% for GDXU. Performance-wise, HCAL has returned 39.71% year-to-date with -$68 M in net flows, whereas GDXU is at 18.35% with -$21 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
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| AuM | $995.79 M | $227.00 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 1.15% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.82% | 1.35% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 6, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HCAL | +3.42% | -1.66% | +39.71% | +55.65% | +229.42% |
GDXU | -7.42% | -0.82% | -18.35% | +17.17% | +592.18% | |
| Flows | HCAL | -$14 M | -$65 M | -$68 M | -$59 M | -$102 M |
GDXU | -$6 M | -$3 M | -$21 M | -$21 M | -$164 M |
HCAL vs GDXU exposure
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As of November 6, 2026
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Characteristics
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| Provider | Hamilton ETFs | Global X |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD | Solactive Canadian Gold Miners GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Other |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Capitalization |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.26% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 14, 2020 | June 25, 2007 |
Frequently asked questions about HCAL and GDXU
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HCAL or GDXU?
As of November 6, 2026, HCAL has returned 39.71% year to date, while GDXU has returned -18.35%. HCAL is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HCAL or GDXU?
As of November 6, 2026, HCAL manages $995.79 M in assets, while GDXU manages $227.00 M. HCAL is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HCAL and GDXU managed?
HCAL is passively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark. GDXU is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Solactive Canadian Gold Miners GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HCAL or GDXU?
Year to date, HCAL has seen -$67.69 M in net flows, compared with -$21.19 M for GDXU. GDXU has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HCAL and GDXU compare?
HCAL has an expense ratio of 0.82%, while GDXU has an expense ratio of 1.35%.
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