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When evaluating costs, NBGE features a management fee (MER) of 0.75%, compared to 0.09% for HBNK. Performance-wise, NBGE has returned 9.84% year-to-date with +$9 M in net flows, whereas HBNK is at 29.41% with -$487 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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NBGE
HBNK
| AuM | $10.81 M | $739.96 M |
| Management Fees | 0.75% | 0.09% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.14% | 0.10% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.32% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 16, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | NBGE | +5.14% | +0.76% | +9.84% | +7.81% | - |
HBNK | -0.36% | -5.02% | +29.41% | +45.24% | +166.14% | |
| Flows | NBGE | +$1 M | +$3 M | +$9 M | +$9 M | - |
HBNK | -$4 M | -$24 M | -$487 M | -$533 M | -$189 M |
NBGE vs HBNK exposure
Countries
NBGE
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
Canada
99.74%
Sectors
NBGE
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
Finance
99.74%
As of October 16, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
NBGE
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
The Bank of Nova Scotia
17.48%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
17.41%
Royal Bank of Canada
17.21%
Bank of Montreal
16.52%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
15.70%
National Bank of Canada
15.42%
Diversification
NBGE
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
99.74%
Characteristics
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NBGE
HBNK
| Provider | National Bank Investments | 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 | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 2.68% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | September 16, 2025 | July 5, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions about NBGE and HBNK
Which ETF has performed better year to date: NBGE or HBNK?
As of October 16, 2026, NBGE has returned 9.84% year to date, while HBNK has returned 29.41%. HBNK is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: NBGE or HBNK?
As of October 16, 2026, NBGE manages $10.81 M in assets, while HBNK manages $739.96 M. HBNK is the larger fund by AUM.
How are NBGE and HBNK managed?
NBGE is actively managed by National Bank Investments. It does not track an index. HBNK 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: NBGE or HBNK?
Year to date, NBGE has seen +$9.18 M in net flows, compared with -$486.68 M for HBNK. NBGE has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of NBGE and HBNK compare?
NBGE has an expense ratio of 1.14%, while HBNK has an expense ratio of 0.10%.
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