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When evaluating costs, HEQT features a management fee (MER) of 0.2%, compared to 0.55% for ZUT. Performance-wise, HEQT has returned 16.93% year-to-date with +$74 M in net flows, whereas ZUT is at 23.02% with -$85 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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HEQT
ZUT
| AuM | $433.78 M | $895.68 M |
| Management Fees | 0.20% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.20% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.71% |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 11, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HEQT | -0.79% | +0.18% | +16.93% | +16.63% | +80.37% |
ZUT | +6.90% | +4.07% | +23.02% | +15.79% | +77.42% | |
| Flows | HEQT | +$14 M | +$30 M | +$74 M | +$79 M | +$70 M |
ZUT | -$19 M | +$15 M | -$85 M | -$31 M | +$227 M |
HEQT vs ZUT exposure
Countries
HEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Canada
83.93%
Bermuda
16.07%
Sectors
HEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Utilities
83.24%
Energy
8.44%
Industrials
8.32%
As of November 11, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Northland Power, Inc.
9.17%
TransAlta Corp.
8.59%
ATCO Ltd.
8.53%
AltaGas Ltd.
8.44%
Canadian Utilities Ltd.
8.43%
Fortis, Inc.
8.34%
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP
8.32%
Capital Power Corp.
8.27%
Emera, Inc.
8.26%
Hydro One Ltd.
8.15%
Diversification
HEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 12 total
84.50%
Characteristics
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HEQT
ZUT
| Provider | Global X | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.68% | 2.71% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | September 16, 2019 | January 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about HEQT and ZUT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HEQT or ZUT?
As of November 11, 2026, HEQT has returned 16.93% year to date, while ZUT has returned 23.02%. ZUT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HEQT or ZUT?
As of November 11, 2026, HEQT manages $433.78 M in assets, while ZUT manages $895.68 M. ZUT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HEQT and ZUT managed?
HEQT is actively managed by Global X. It does not track an index. ZUT is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HEQT or ZUT?
Year to date, HEQT has seen +$74.39 M in net flows, compared with -$84.86 M for ZUT. HEQT has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HEQT and ZUT compare?
HEQT has an expense ratio of 0.20%, while ZUT has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
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