HERO
Evolve E-Gaming Index ETF

Full HERO fund page
VS
IDIV.B
Manulife Smart International Dividend ETF

Full IDIV.B fund page

Compare Evolve E-Gaming Index ETF (HERO) vs Manulife Smart International Dividend ETF (IDIV.B) to find the best fit for your portfolio. HERO provides Technology exposures, while IDIV.B is primarily weighted in Finance, Industrials, and Healthcare. When evaluating costs, HERO features a management fee (MER) of 0.7%, compared to 0.35% for IDIV.B. Performance-wise, HERO has returned 12.97% year-to-date with +$3 M in net flows, whereas IDIV.B is at 14.39% with +$2 B. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.

NAV Performance and Flows

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Key Data

Historical performance and flows

As of October 29, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
Perf.
HERO
+1.03%-3.03%-12.97%-20.42%+47.51%
IDIV.B
-2.18%-1.97%+14.39%+17.28%+95.98%
Flows
HERO
+$5 M+$5 M+$3 M+$3 M-$13 M
IDIV.B
+$137 M+$416 M+$1,671 M+$1,805 M+$2,071 M

HERO vs IDIV.B exposure

Countries

HERO
Japan
47.30%
USA
16.82%
China
13.80%
Republic of Korea
9.55%
Other
12.53%
IDIV.B
Japan
20.30%
United Kingdom
12.30%
France
11.67%
Italy
8.17%
Other
47.56%

Sectors

HERO
Technology
100.12%
IDIV.B
Finance
35.62%
Industrials
11.11%
Healthcare
8.56%
Technology
8.40%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.28%
Other
28.03%
As of October 29, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

HERO
Nintendo Co., Ltd.
12.53%
KONAMI Group Corp.
10.29%
NetEase, Inc.
9.85%
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
8.58%
Roblox Corp.
8.10%
Capcom Co., Ltd.
7.78%
NEXON Co., Ltd.
7.02%
International Games System Co., Ltd.
3.70%
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
3.59%
KRAFTON, Inc
3.51%
IDIV.B
ASML Holding NV
2.88%
EDP SA
2.10%
AIB Group plc
2.03%
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
1.99%
Banco BPM SpA
1.96%
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
1.96%
TotalEnergies SE
1.92%
Assicurazioni Generali SpA
1.84%
Klépierre SA
1.83%
Shell Plc
1.82%

Diversification

HERO
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 43 total
74.96%
IDIV.B
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 95 total
20.33%

Characteristics

Compare
HERO
IDIV.B
ProviderEvolve ETFsManulife Investments
ManagementPassively managedActively managed
BenchmarkSolactive eGaming PI Index - CAD-
Replication MethodDirect (Physical)-
Asset ClassEquityEquity
Dividend PolicyDistributingDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield0.52%2.15%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateJune 17, 2019November 9, 2022

Frequently asked questions about HERO and IDIV.B

Which ETF has performed better year to date: HERO or IDIV.B?
As of October 29, 2026, HERO has returned -12.97% year to date, while IDIV.B has returned 14.39%. IDIV.B is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HERO or IDIV.B?
As of October 29, 2026, HERO manages $18.10 M in assets, while IDIV.B manages $2.45 B. IDIV.B is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HERO and IDIV.B managed?
HERO is passively managed by Evolve ETFs. It tracks the Solactive eGaming PI Index - CAD benchmark. IDIV.B is actively managed by Manulife Investments. It does not track an index.
What sectors do HERO and IDIV.B emphasize?
HERO is most exposed to Technology. IDIV.B is most exposed to Finance, Industrials, and Healthcare.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HERO or IDIV.B?
Year to date, HERO has seen +$3.02 M in net flows, compared with +$1,671.24 M for IDIV.B. IDIV.B has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HERO and IDIV.B compare?
HERO has an expense ratio of 0.89%, while IDIV.B has an expense ratio of 0.40%.
What are the top holdings of HERO and IDIV.B?
HERO's largest holdings include Nintendo Co., Ltd., KONAMI Group Corp., and NetEase, Inc.. IDIV.B's top holdings include ASML Holding NV, EDP SA, and AIB Group plc.
Which ETF is more diversified: HERO or IDIV.B?
HERO holds 43 securities, while IDIV.B holds 95. On holdings count, IDIV.B is the more diversified portfolio.

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