HXQ
Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF

Full HXQ fund page
VS
ZEB
BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF

Full ZEB fund page

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

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Key Data

Historical performance and flows

As of May 1, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
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

HXQ
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Canada
100.00%

Sectors

HXQ
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Financials
100.00%
As of May 1, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

HXQ
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
ROYAL BK CANADA
17.14%
TORONTO DOMINION
17.02%
BNS
16.62%
BANK OF MONTREAL
16.48%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
16.40%
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
16.33%

Diversification

HXQ
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%

Characteristics

Compare
HXQ
ZEB
ProviderGlobal XBMO
ManagementPassively managedPassively managed
BenchmarkNASDAQ-100 Total Return Index - USDSolactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD
Replication MethodIndirectDirect (Physical)
Asset ClassEquityEquity
Dividend PolicyCapitalizationDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield0.00%2.63%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateApril 19, 2016October 20, 2009

Frequently asked questions about HXQ and ZEB

Which ETF has performed better year to date: HXQ or ZEB?
As of May 1, 2026, HXQ has returned 8.74% year to date, while ZEB has returned 14.48%. ZEB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HXQ or ZEB?
As of May 1, 2026, HXQ manages $1.51 B in assets, while ZEB manages $5.23 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HXQ and ZEB managed?
HXQ is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the NASDAQ-100 Total Return Index - USD benchmark. ZEB is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do HXQ and ZEB emphasize?
HXQ is most exposed to Information Technology, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary. ZEB is most exposed to Financials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HXQ or ZEB?
Year to date, HXQ has seen +$65.41 M in net flows, compared with -$1,012.88 M for ZEB. HXQ has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HXQ and ZEB compare?
HXQ has an expense ratio of 0.28%, while ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
What are the top holdings of HXQ and ZEB?
HXQ's largest holdings include NVIDIA, APPLE, and ALPHABET INC-CL. ZEB's top holdings include ROYAL BK CANADA, TORONTO DOMINION, and BNS.
Which ETF is more diversified: HXQ or ZEB?
HXQ holds 93 securities, while ZEB holds 6. On holdings count, HXQ is the more diversified portfolio.

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