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When evaluating costs, HFIN features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.25% for ZEB. Performance-wise, HFIN has returned 24.41% year-to-date with +$71 M in net flows, whereas ZEB is at 28.83% with -$553 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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HFIN
ZEB
| AuM | $466.70 M | $6,325.46 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.25% |
| Exp. ratio | 2.18% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.62% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 18, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HFIN | +12.12% | +28.27% | +24.41% | +60.23% | +179.92% |
ZEB | +10.76% | +26.60% | +28.83% | +72.07% | +149.94% | |
| Flows | HFIN | +$13 M | +$33 M | +$71 M | +$99 M | +$161 M |
ZEB | +$661 M | +$366 M | -$553 M | -$355 M | -$1,261 M |
HFIN vs ZEB exposure
Countries
HFIN
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
HFIN
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Financials
100.00%
As of June 18, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HFIN
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
TORONTO DOMINION
17.02%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
16.89%
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
16.73%
ROYAL BK CANADA
16.71%
BNS
16.37%
BANK OF MONTREAL
16.28%
Diversification
HFIN
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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HFIN
ZEB
| Provider | Hamilton ETFs | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Canadian Financials Equal-Weight TR Index - CAD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 2.98% | 2.35% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | January 26, 2022 | October 20, 2009 |
Frequently asked questions about HFIN and ZEB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HFIN or ZEB?
As of June 18, 2026, HFIN has returned 24.41% year to date, while ZEB has returned 28.83%. ZEB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HFIN or ZEB?
As of June 18, 2026, HFIN manages $466.70 M in assets, while ZEB manages $6.33 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HFIN and ZEB managed?
HFIN is passively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It tracks the Solactive Canadian Financials Equal-Weight TR Index - CAD benchmark. ZEB is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HFIN or ZEB?
Year to date, HFIN has seen +$71.24 M in net flows, compared with -$553.47 M for ZEB. HFIN has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HFIN and ZEB compare?
HFIN has an expense ratio of 2.18%, while ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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