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When evaluating costs, HDIF features a management fee (MER) of 0%, compared to 0.29% for VRIF. Performance-wise, HDIF has returned 5.31% year-to-date with +$34 M in net flows, whereas VRIF is at 2.56% with +$40 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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HDIF
VRIF
| AuM | $505.87 M | $346.77 M |
| Management Fees | 0.00% | 0.29% |
| Exp. ratio | 2.08% | 0.32% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of May 1, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HDIF | +7.61% | +3.58% | +5.31% | +26.89% | +55.49% |
VRIF | +1.78% | +0.98% | +2.56% | +11.72% | +31.20% | |
| Flows | HDIF | +$7 M | +$27 M | +$34 M | +$41 M | +$143 M |
VRIF | +$8 M | +$28 M | +$40 M | +$57 M | -$6 M |
HDIF vs VRIF exposure
Countries
HDIF
Exposure data will be available soon
VRIF
Canada
66.57%
USA
13.14%
Other
20.29%
Sectors
HDIF
Exposure data will be available soon
VRIF
Other
18.99%
Sovereign
11.02%
Banks
8.98%
Municipal
7.41%
Other
53.60%
As of May 1, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HDIF
Exposure data will be available soon
VRIF
ROYAL BK CANADA
0.63%
NVIDIA
0.47%
APPLE
0.44%
TORONTO DOMINION
0.43%
TWN SEMICONT MAN
0.43%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
0.40%
CA135087T537
0.39%
CA135087T792
0.39%
CA135087T388
0.36%
Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1jun2035, CAD
0.35%
Diversification
HDIF
Exposure data will be available soon
VRIF
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 33,229 total
4.30%
Characteristics
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HDIF
VRIF
| Provider | Harvest Portfolios Group | Vanguard |
| Management | Actively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| Replication Method | ||
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity, Fixed Income |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 10.54% | 3.79% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 4, 2022 | September 9, 2020 |
Frequently asked questions about HDIF and VRIF
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HDIF or VRIF?
As of May 1, 2026, HDIF has returned 5.31% year to date, while VRIF has returned 2.56%. HDIF is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HDIF or VRIF?
As of May 1, 2026, HDIF manages $505.87 M in assets, while VRIF manages $346.77 M. HDIF is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HDIF and VRIF managed?
HDIF is actively managed by Harvest Portfolios Group. It does not track an index. VRIF is actively managed by Vanguard. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HDIF or VRIF?
Year to date, HDIF has seen +$33.69 M in net flows, compared with +$40.01 M for VRIF. VRIF has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HDIF and VRIF compare?
HDIF has an expense ratio of 2.08%, while VRIF has an expense ratio of 0.32%.
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