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When evaluating costs, HYLD features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.28% for HEWB. Performance-wise, HYLD has returned 6% year-to-date with +$82 M in net flows, whereas HEWB is at 14.46% 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
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HYLD
HEWB
| AuM | $1,063.64 M | $288.82 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.28% |
| Exp. ratio | 2.37% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.80% |
Historical performance and flows
As of May 1, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HYLD | +12.40% | +5.62% | +6.00% | +38.38% | +77.36% |
HEWB | +10.90% | +13.00% | +14.46% | +66.21% | +117.59% | |
| Flows | HYLD | -$9 M | +$34 M | +$82 M | +$185 M | +$473 M |
HEWB | +$8 M | +$9 M | +$12 M | +$7 M | -$3 M |
HYLD vs HEWB exposure
Countries
HYLD
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Canada
99.99%
Sectors
HYLD
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Financials
99.99%
As of May 1, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HYLD
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
HYLD
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HEWB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
99.99%
Characteristics
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HYLD
HEWB
| Provider | Hamilton ETFs | Global X |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Capitalization |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 12.05% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 4, 2022 | January 23, 2019 |
Frequently asked questions about HYLD and HEWB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HYLD or HEWB?
As of May 1, 2026, HYLD has returned 6.00% year to date, while HEWB has returned 14.46%. HEWB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HYLD or HEWB?
As of May 1, 2026, HYLD manages $1.06 B in assets, while HEWB manages $288.82 M. HYLD is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HYLD and HEWB managed?
HYLD is actively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It does not track an index. HEWB is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HYLD or HEWB?
Year to date, HYLD has seen +$81.77 M in net flows, compared with +$12.19 M for HEWB. HYLD has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HYLD and HEWB compare?
HYLD has an expense ratio of 2.37%, while HEWB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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