VS
When evaluating costs, HNU features a management fee (MER) of 1.34%, compared to 1.15% for GLDU. Performance-wise, HNU has returned 62.37% year-to-date with +$17 M in net flows, whereas GLDU is at 31.78% with +$10 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
HNU
GLDU
| AuM | $244.48 M | $40.68 M |
| Management Fees | 1.34% | 1.15% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.38% | 1.60% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 30, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HNU | -24.92% | -22.85% | -62.37% | -67.20% | -96.38% |
GLDU | -13.63% | -13.63% | -31.78% | -22.26% | +132.96% | |
| Flows | HNU | +$129 M | +$45 M | +$17 M | -$18 M | +$189 M |
GLDU | +$2 M | -$0 M | +$10 M | +$13 M | +$15 M |
HNU vs GLDU exposure
Countries
HNU
Exposure data will be available soon
GLDU
Exposure data will be available soon
Sectors
HNU
Exposure data will be available soon
GLDU
Exposure data will be available soon
As of October 30, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HNU
Exposure data will be available soon
GLDU
Exposure data will be available soon
Diversification
HNU
Exposure data will be available soon
GLDU
Exposure data will be available soon
Characteristics
Compare
HNU
GLDU
| Provider | Global X | Global X |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Horizons Natural Gas Rolling Futures Index - USD | Solactive Gold Front Month MD Rolling Futures Index ER - USD |
| Replication Method | Other | Other |
| Asset Class | Commodity | Commodity |
| Dividend Policy | Capitalization | Capitalization |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | January 15, 2008 | January 22, 2008 |
Frequently asked questions about HNU and GLDU
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HNU or GLDU?
As of October 30, 2026, HNU has returned -62.37% year to date, while GLDU has returned -31.78%. GLDU is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HNU or GLDU?
As of October 30, 2026, HNU manages $244.48 M in assets, while GLDU manages $40.68 M. HNU is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HNU and GLDU managed?
HNU is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Horizons Natural Gas Rolling Futures Index - USD benchmark. GLDU is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Solactive Gold Front Month MD Rolling Futures Index ER - USD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HNU or GLDU?
Year to date, HNU has seen +$17.39 M in net flows, compared with +$9.54 M for GLDU. HNU has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HNU and GLDU compare?
HNU has an expense ratio of 1.38%, while GLDU has an expense ratio of 1.60%.
The ETF Market Canada is brought to you by Cboe in partnership with Trackinsight SA who is providing all the data, analysis and editorial content on this site. Unless explicitly stated as such, any information that you receive is not real-time.
All content on the ETF Market Canada is for your general information use only, Cboe is not responsible for any use of content by you outside this scope. In particular, the content does not constitute any form of advice, recommendation, representation, endorsement or arrangement by Cboe and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making (or refraining from making) any specific investment or other decisions.
All content on the ETF Market Canada is for your general information use only, Cboe is not responsible for any use of content by you outside this scope. In particular, the content does not constitute any form of advice, recommendation, representation, endorsement or arrangement by Cboe and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making (or refraining from making) any specific investment or other decisions.