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When evaluating costs, HCAL features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.65% for HDIV. Performance-wise, HCAL has returned 35.68% year-to-date with -$30 M in net flows, whereas HDIV is at 22.1% with +$556 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 | $1,009.64 M | $1,898.12 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.65% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.82% | 0.96% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 9, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HCAL | -4.09% | +5.89% | +35.68% | +62.62% | +206.31% |
HDIV | +0.44% | +6.38% | +22.10% | +35.87% | +115.38% | |
| Flows | HCAL | -$25 M | -$36 M | -$30 M | -$35 M | -$55 M |
HDIV | +$72 M | +$199 M | +$556 M | +$749 M | +$1,135 M |
HCAL vs HDIV exposure
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As of September 9, 2026
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Characteristics
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| Provider | Hamilton ETFs | Hamilton ETFs |
| Management | Passively managed | Actively 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 | 3.29% | 9.37% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 14, 2020 | July 19, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions about HCAL and HDIV
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HCAL or HDIV?
As of September 9, 2026, HCAL has returned 35.68% year to date, while HDIV has returned 22.10%. HCAL is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HCAL or HDIV?
As of September 9, 2026, HCAL manages $1.01 B in assets, while HDIV manages $1.90 B. HDIV is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HCAL and HDIV managed?
HCAL is passively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark. HDIV is actively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HCAL or HDIV?
Year to date, HCAL has seen -$30.43 M in net flows, compared with +$556.37 M for HDIV. HDIV has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HCAL and HDIV compare?
HCAL has an expense ratio of 0.82%, while HDIV has an expense ratio of 0.96%.
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