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When evaluating costs, HDIV features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.2% for VDY. Performance-wise, HDIV has returned 17.17% year-to-date with +$366 M in net flows, whereas VDY is at 23.86% with +$1 B. 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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HDIV
VDY
| AuM | $1,678.45 M | $8,413.05 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.20% |
| Exp. ratio | 2.55% | 0.22% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.03% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 12, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HDIV | +2.56% | +13.66% | +17.17% | +45.43% | +109.14% |
VDY | +5.91% | +15.60% | +23.86% | +51.82% | +115.63% | |
| Flows | HDIV | +$65 M | +$170 M | +$366 M | +$671 M | +$956 M |
VDY | +$316 M | +$850 M | +$1,443 M | +$2,337 M | +$3,421 M |
HDIV vs VDY exposure
Countries
HDIV
Exposure data will be available soon
VDY
Canada
99.63%
Sectors
HDIV
Exposure data will be available soon
VDY
Financials
54.77%
Energy
29.54%
Other
15.68%
As of June 12, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HDIV
Exposure data will be available soon
VDY
ROYAL BK CANADA
14.42%
TORONTO DOMINION
10.36%
ENBRIDGE
6.92%
BANK OF MONTREAL
6.18%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
6.00%
CDN NATURAL RESOURCE
5.58%
BNS
5.56%
SUNCOR ENERGY
4.72%
TC ENERGY CORP
3.99%
MANULIFE-S
3.78%
Diversification
HDIV
Exposure data will be available soon
VDY
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 61 total
67.51%
Characteristics
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HDIV
VDY
| Provider | Hamilton ETFs | Vanguard |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | FTSE Canada High Dividend Yield Net Tax Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 9.26% | 3.03% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | July 19, 2021 | November 2, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about HDIV and VDY
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HDIV or VDY?
As of June 12, 2026, HDIV has returned 17.17% year to date, while VDY has returned 23.86%. VDY is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HDIV or VDY?
As of June 12, 2026, HDIV manages $1.68 B in assets, while VDY manages $8.41 B. VDY is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HDIV and VDY managed?
HDIV is actively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It does not track an index. VDY is passively managed by Vanguard. It tracks the FTSE Canada High Dividend Yield Net Tax Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HDIV or VDY?
Year to date, HDIV has seen +$365.82 M in net flows, compared with +$1,443.21 M for VDY. VDY has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HDIV and VDY compare?
HDIV has an expense ratio of 2.55%, while VDY has an expense ratio of 0.22%.
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