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When evaluating costs, HUTS features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 1.15% for GDXU. Performance-wise, HUTS has returned 8.56% year-to-date with +$57 M in net flows, whereas GDXU is at 14.38% with -$15 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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| AuM | $232.88 M | $244.39 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 1.15% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.80% | 1.35% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 16, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HUTS | +0.19% | -9.02% | +8.56% | +7.37% | +60.78% |
GDXU | -9.73% | +44.52% | -14.38% | -11.58% | +679.69% | |
| Flows | HUTS | +$1 M | +$15 M | +$57 M | +$71 M | +$172 M |
GDXU | +$0 M | +$3 M | -$15 M | -$40 M | -$171 M |
HUTS vs GDXU exposure
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As of October 16, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
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Characteristics
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| Provider | Hamilton ETFs | Global X |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Canadian Utility Services High Dividend Index - CAD | Solactive Canadian Gold Miners GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Other |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Capitalization |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 6.14% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | September 1, 2022 | June 25, 2007 |
Frequently asked questions about HUTS and GDXU
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HUTS or GDXU?
As of October 16, 2026, HUTS has returned 8.56% year to date, while GDXU has returned -14.38%. HUTS is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HUTS or GDXU?
As of October 16, 2026, HUTS manages $232.88 M in assets, while GDXU manages $244.39 M. GDXU is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HUTS and GDXU managed?
HUTS is passively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It tracks the Solactive Canadian Utility Services High Dividend Index - CAD benchmark. GDXU is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Solactive Canadian Gold Miners GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HUTS or GDXU?
Year to date, HUTS has seen +$57.15 M in net flows, compared with -$15.40 M for GDXU. HUTS has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HUTS and GDXU compare?
HUTS has an expense ratio of 0.80%, while GDXU has an expense ratio of 1.35%.
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