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When evaluating costs, PLTE features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.28% for HEWB. Performance-wise, PLTE has returned 0.37% year-to-date with +$99 M in net flows, whereas HEWB is at 31.33% with +$32 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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PLTE
HEWB
| AuM | $245.08 M | $351.78 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.28% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.89% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.74% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 18, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | PLTE | +5.64% | +39.00% | -0.37% | +4.41% | - |
HEWB | -2.05% | +1.98% | +31.33% | +49.51% | +155.07% | |
| Flows | PLTE | +$3 M | -$9 M | +$99 M | +$126 M | - |
HEWB | +$6 M | +$18 M | +$32 M | +$32 M | +$39 M |
PLTE vs HEWB exposure
Countries
PLTE
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
PLTE
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Finance
100.00%
As of September 18, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
PLTE
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Royal Bank of Canada
17.39%
Bank of Montreal
17.03%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
16.96%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
16.51%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
16.09%
National Bank of Canada
16.03%
Diversification
PLTE
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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PLTE
HEWB
| Provider | Harvest Portfolios Group | 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 | 33.42% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | January 16, 2025 | January 23, 2019 |
Frequently asked questions about PLTE and HEWB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: PLTE or HEWB?
As of September 18, 2026, PLTE has returned -0.37% year to date, while HEWB has returned 31.33%. HEWB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: PLTE or HEWB?
As of September 18, 2026, PLTE manages $245.08 M in assets, while HEWB manages $351.78 M. HEWB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are PLTE and HEWB managed?
PLTE is actively managed by Harvest Portfolios Group. 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: PLTE or HEWB?
Year to date, PLTE has seen +$98.90 M in net flows, compared with +$32.44 M for HEWB. PLTE has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of PLTE and HEWB compare?
PLTE has an expense ratio of 1.89%, while HEWB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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