HXQ
Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF

Full HXQ fund page
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HEWB
Global X Equal Weight Canadian Banks Index Corporate Class ETF

Full HEWB fund page

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.

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Key Data

Historical performance and flows

As of May 4, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
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

HXQ
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Canada
99.99%

Sectors

HXQ
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Financials
99.99%
As of May 4, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

HXQ
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
ROYAL BK CANADA
17.10%
TORONTO DOMINION
16.90%
BNS
16.65%
BANK OF MONTREAL
16.51%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
16.48%
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
16.35%

Diversification

HXQ
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
99.99%

Characteristics

Compare
HXQ
HEWB
ProviderGlobal XGlobal X
ManagementPassively managedPassively managed
BenchmarkNASDAQ-100 Total Return Index - USDSolactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD
Replication MethodIndirectDirect (Physical)
Asset ClassEquityEquity
Dividend PolicyCapitalizationCapitalization
Trailing 12m distribution yield0.00%0.00%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateApril 19, 2016January 23, 2019

Frequently asked questions about HXQ and HEWB

Which ETF has performed better year to date: HXQ or HEWB?
As of May 4, 2026, HXQ has returned 8.70% year to date, while HEWB has returned 12.96%. HEWB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HXQ or HEWB?
As of May 4, 2026, HXQ manages $1.52 B in assets, while HEWB manages $285.02 M. HXQ is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HXQ and HEWB managed?
HXQ is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the NASDAQ-100 Total Return Index - USD benchmark. HEWB is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do HXQ and HEWB emphasize?
HXQ is most exposed to Information Technology, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary. HEWB is most exposed to Financials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HXQ or HEWB?
Year to date, HXQ has seen +$76.23 M in net flows, compared with +$12.19 M for HEWB. HXQ has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HXQ and HEWB compare?
HXQ has an expense ratio of 0.28%, while HEWB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
What are the top holdings of HXQ and HEWB?
HXQ's largest holdings include NVIDIA, APPLE, and ALPHABET INC-CL. HEWB's top holdings include ROYAL BK CANADA, TORONTO DOMINION, and BNS.
Which ETF is more diversified: HXQ or HEWB?
HXQ holds 93 securities, while HEWB holds 6. On holdings count, HXQ is the more diversified portfolio.

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