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When evaluating costs, HFIN features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.55% for ZUT. Performance-wise, HFIN has returned 21.1% year-to-date with +$72 M in net flows, whereas ZUT is at 20.88% with -$66 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
ZUT
| AuM | $455.08 M | $907.00 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 2.18% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.90% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 15, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HFIN | +9.61% | +24.86% | +21.10% | +55.89% | +170.68% |
ZUT | +4.47% | +8.35% | +20.88% | +28.18% | +52.28% | |
| Flows | HFIN | +$13 M | +$35 M | +$72 M | +$100 M | +$162 M |
ZUT | -$3 M | +$15 M | -$66 M | +$133 M | +$240 M |
HFIN vs ZUT exposure
Countries
HFIN
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Canada
85.23%
Bermuda
14.77%
Sectors
HFIN
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Utilities
100.00%
As of June 15, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HFIN
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
BORALEX
10.04%
NORTHLAND POWER
8.09%
ALTAGAS
8.08%
BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE PARTNERS
7.87%
ATCO
7.62%
CAPITAL POWER
7.57%
EMERA
7.48%
ALGONQUIN POWER
7.47%
CANADIAN UTILITIES
7.43%
FORTIS
7.23%
Diversification
HFIN
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 13 total
78.87%
Characteristics
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HFIN
ZUT
| Provider | Hamilton ETFs | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Canadian Financials Equal-Weight TR Index - CAD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.06% | 2.76% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | January 26, 2022 | January 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about HFIN and ZUT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HFIN or ZUT?
As of June 15, 2026, HFIN has returned 21.10% year to date, while ZUT has returned 20.88%. HFIN is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HFIN or ZUT?
As of June 15, 2026, HFIN manages $455.08 M in assets, while ZUT manages $907.00 M. ZUT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HFIN and ZUT managed?
HFIN is passively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It tracks the Solactive Canadian Financials Equal-Weight TR Index - CAD benchmark. 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: HFIN or ZUT?
Year to date, HFIN has seen +$72.04 M in net flows, compared with -$65.77 M for ZUT. HFIN has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HFIN and ZUT compare?
HFIN has an expense ratio of 2.18%, while ZUT has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
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