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Harvest Global REIT Leaders Income ETF (HGR) and iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF (XRE) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that HGR focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Real Estate, while XRE leans towards Real Estate. When evaluating costs, HGR features a management fee (MER) of 0.85%, compared to 0.55% for XRE. Performance-wise, HGR has returned 5.54% year-to-date with -$18 M in net flows, whereas XRE is at 9.07% with +$32 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
Compare
HGR
XRE
| AuM | $32.86 M | $1,181.72 M |
| Management Fees | 0.85% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.99% | 0.60% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.63% |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 21, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HGR | +5.64% | +3.14% | +5.54% | +4.61% | +11.74% |
XRE | +8.47% | +4.11% | +9.07% | +19.57% | +12.03% | |
| Flows | HGR | +$0 M | -$11 M | -$18 M | -$18 M | +$30 M |
XRE | +$29 M | +$33 M | +$32 M | -$419 M | +$136 M |
HGR vs XRE exposure
Countries
HGR
USA
72.10%
Singapore
9.90%
Other
18.00%
XRE
Canada
99.55%
Sectors
HGR
Real Estate
100.70%
XRE
Real Estate
86.89%
Other
13.11%
As of April 21, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HGR
DIGITAL REALTY REIT
5.60%
GETTY REALTY REIT
5.30%
REGENCY CENTERS REIT
5.30%
MERLIN PROPERTIES
5.20%
CHOICE PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT UNITS
5.20%
KEPPEL DC REIT
5.00%
AMERICAN TOWER CL A REIT
4.90%
ASCENDAS REIT
4.90%
PROLOGIS REIT
4.70%
STAG INDUSTRIAL REIT
4.60%
XRE
RIOCAN REAL ESTATE UNT
11.42%
CANADIAN APARTMENT PROPER REIT UNT
11.31%
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10.26%
FIRST CAPITAL REIT UNT
9.07%
CHOICE PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT UNITS
8.65%
DREAM INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE
7.36%
SMART REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
7.10%
H&R REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST UNIT
5.35%
BOARDWALK REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT UNT
5.19%
PRIMARIS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST UNIT
4.21%
Diversification
HGR
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 26 total
50.70%
XRE
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 16 total
79.92%
Characteristics
Compare
HGR
XRE
| Provider | Harvest Portfolios Group | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P/TSX Capped REIT Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 10.08% | 4.54% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | June 23, 2017 | October 17, 2002 |
Frequently asked questions about HGR and XRE
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HGR or XRE?
As of April 21, 2026, HGR has returned 5.54% year to date, while XRE has returned 9.07%. XRE is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HGR or XRE?
As of April 21, 2026, HGR manages $32.86 M in assets, while XRE manages $1.18 B. XRE is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HGR and XRE managed?
HGR is actively managed by Harvest Portfolios Group. It does not track an index. XRE is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Capped REIT Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do HGR and XRE emphasize?
HGR is most exposed to Real Estate. XRE is most exposed to Real Estate.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HGR or XRE?
Year to date, HGR has seen -$17.66 M in net flows, compared with +$31.83 M for XRE. XRE has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HGR and XRE compare?
HGR has an expense ratio of 0.99%, while XRE has an expense ratio of 0.60%.
What are the top holdings of HGR and XRE?
HGR's largest holdings include DIGITAL REALTY REIT, GETTY REALTY REIT, and REGENCY CENTERS REIT. XRE's top holdings include RIOCAN REAL ESTATE UNT and CANADIAN APARTMENT PROPER REIT UNT.
Which ETF is more diversified: HGR or XRE?
HGR holds 26 securities, while XRE holds 15. On holdings count, HGR is the more diversified portfolio.
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