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When evaluating costs, HOU features a management fee (MER) of 1.15%, compared to 0.55% for ZUT. Performance-wise, HOU has returned 124.82% year-to-date with -$76 M in net flows, whereas ZUT is at 20.18% 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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HOU
ZUT
| AuM | $123.41 M | $901.76 M |
| Management Fees | 1.15% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.40% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.90% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 12, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HOU | -24.66% | -12.29% | +124.82% | +76.43% | +95.65% |
ZUT | +3.71% | +8.83% | +20.18% | +27.67% | +47.40% | |
| Flows | HOU | +$17 M | -$53 M | -$76 M | -$62 M | -$161 M |
ZUT | -$4 M | +$15 M | -$66 M | +$132 M | +$243 M |
HOU vs ZUT exposure
Countries
HOU
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Canada
85.23%
Bermuda
14.77%
Sectors
HOU
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Utilities
100.00%
As of June 12, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HOU
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
HOU
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 13 total
78.87%
Characteristics
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HOU
ZUT
| Provider | Global X | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Horizons Crude Oil Rolling Futures Index - USD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Commodity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Capitalization | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 2.77% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | January 15, 2008 | January 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about HOU and ZUT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HOU or ZUT?
As of June 12, 2026, HOU has returned 124.82% year to date, while ZUT has returned 20.18%. HOU is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HOU or ZUT?
As of June 12, 2026, HOU manages $123.41 M in assets, while ZUT manages $901.76 M. ZUT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HOU and ZUT managed?
HOU is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Horizons Crude Oil Rolling Futures Index - USD 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: HOU or ZUT?
Year to date, HOU has seen -$76.12 M in net flows, compared with -$65.77 M for ZUT. ZUT has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HOU and ZUT compare?
HOU has an expense ratio of 1.40%, while ZUT has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
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