Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ) and BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB) 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 ZEB leans towards Financials. When evaluating costs, HXQ features a management fee (MER) of 0.28%, compared to 0.25% for ZEB. Performance-wise, HXQ has returned 8.74% year-to-date with +$65 M in net flows, whereas ZEB is at 14.48% with -$1,013 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 | $1,512.61 M | $5,232.53 M |
| Management Fees | 0.28% | 0.25% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.28% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.67% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HXQ | +12.90% | +7.09% | +8.74% | +37.88% | +112.37% |
ZEB | +10.87% | +12.99% | +14.48% | +66.34% | +117.81% | |
| Flows | HXQ | +$16 M | +$35 M | +$65 M | +$171 M | +$137 M |
ZEB | -$511 M | -$1,076 M | -$1,013 M | -$1,828 M | -$1,438 M |
HXQ vs ZEB exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | Global X | BMO |
| 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 | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 2.63% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | April 19, 2016 | October 20, 2009 |
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