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When evaluating costs, HYLD features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.65% for HDIV. Performance-wise, HYLD has returned 15.3% year-to-date with +$172 M in net flows, whereas HDIV is at 21.02% with +$560 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 | $1,199.78 M | $1,884.79 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.65% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.00% | 0.96% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 10, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HYLD | -1.60% | +5.35% | +15.30% | +23.52% | +85.01% |
HDIV | -0.46% | +6.22% | +21.02% | +33.56% | +113.46% | |
| Flows | HYLD | +$22 M | +$71 M | +$172 M | +$221 M | +$562 M |
HDIV | +$75 M | +$198 M | +$560 M | +$740 M | +$1,139 M |
HYLD vs HDIV exposure
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As of September 10, 2026
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Characteristics
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| Provider | Hamilton ETFs | Hamilton ETFs |
| Management | Actively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| Replication Method | ||
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 11.95% | 9.45% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 4, 2022 | July 19, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions about HYLD and HDIV
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HYLD or HDIV?
As of September 10, 2026, HYLD has returned 15.30% year to date, while HDIV has returned 21.02%. HDIV is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HYLD or HDIV?
As of September 10, 2026, HYLD manages $1.20 B in assets, while HDIV manages $1.88 B. HDIV is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HYLD and HDIV managed?
HYLD is actively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It does not track an index. HDIV is actively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HYLD or HDIV?
Year to date, HYLD has seen +$171.61 M in net flows, compared with +$559.90 M for HDIV. HDIV has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HYLD and HDIV compare?
HYLD has an expense ratio of 1.00%, while HDIV has an expense ratio of 0.96%.
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