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When evaluating costs, MEDX features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.45% for LIFE. Performance-wise, MEDX has returned 3.18% year-to-date with +$1 M in net flows, whereas LIFE is at 6.16% with +$24 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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MEDX
LIFE
| AuM | $2.68 M | $254.09 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.45% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.40% | 0.65% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.19% | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 11, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | MEDX | +4.84% | +0.41% | -3.18% | +7.54% | - |
LIFE | +5.19% | -3.69% | -6.16% | +2.39% | -2.96% | |
| Flows | MEDX | +$0 M | +$1 M | +$1 M | +$1 M | - |
LIFE | +$7 M | +$5 M | +$24 M | +$68 M | +$106 M |
MEDX vs LIFE exposure
Countries
MEDX
Exposure data will be available soon
LIFE
USA
69.86%
Other
25.15%
Sectors
MEDX
Exposure data will be available soon
LIFE
Health Care
69.76%
Other
30.24%
As of June 11, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
MEDX
Exposure data will be available soon
LIFE
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
5.38%
PFIZER
5.19%
US80105N1054
5.09%
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
5.06%
STRYKER
5.05%
AMGEN-T
5.04%
ABBVIE
5.00%
DANAHER
4.99%
MEDTRONIC PLC
4.99%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
4.98%
Diversification
MEDX
Exposure data will be available soon
LIFE
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 15 total
50.77%
Characteristics
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MEDX
LIFE
| Provider | Global X | Evolve ETFs |
| Management | Passively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | VettaFi Equal Weight Global Healthcare NTR Index - CAD | - |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.52% | 12.18% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | April 30, 2025 | October 25, 2017 |
Frequently asked questions about MEDX and LIFE
Which ETF has performed better year to date: MEDX or LIFE?
As of June 11, 2026, MEDX has returned -3.18% year to date, while LIFE has returned -6.16%. MEDX is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: MEDX or LIFE?
As of June 11, 2026, MEDX manages $2.68 M in assets, while LIFE manages $254.09 M. LIFE is the larger fund by AUM.
How are MEDX and LIFE managed?
MEDX is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the VettaFi Equal Weight Global Healthcare NTR Index - CAD benchmark. LIFE is actively managed by Evolve ETFs. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: MEDX or LIFE?
Year to date, MEDX has seen +$0.53 M in net flows, compared with +$24.26 M for LIFE. LIFE has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of MEDX and LIFE compare?
MEDX has an expense ratio of 0.40%, while LIFE has an expense ratio of 0.65%.
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