Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ) and Global X Equal Weight Canadian Banks Index Corporate Class ETF (HEWB) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that HXQ focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Information Technology, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary, while HEWB leans towards Financials. When evaluating costs, HXQ features a management fee (MER) of 0.28%, compared to 0.28% for HEWB. Performance-wise, HXQ has returned 8.7% year-to-date with +$76 M in net flows, whereas HEWB is at 12.96% with +$12 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
| AuM | $1,522.80 M | $285.02 M |
| Management Fees | 0.28% | 0.28% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.28% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.80% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HXQ | +11.79% | +10.74% | +8.70% | +36.88% | +116.51% |
HEWB | +8.44% | +10.68% | +12.96% | +62.59% | +121.53% | |
| Flows | HXQ | +$27 M | +$51 M | +$76 M | +$183 M | +$151 M |
HEWB | +$8 M | +$9 M | +$12 M | +$7 M | -$3 M |
HXQ vs HEWB exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | Global X | Global X |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | NASDAQ-100 Total Return Index - USD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Indirect | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Capitalization | Capitalization |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | April 19, 2016 | January 23, 2019 |
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