SCDG
Starlight Dividend Growth Class ETF

Full SCDG fund page
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HBNK
Global X Equal Weight Canadian Banks Index ETF

Full HBNK fund page

When evaluating costs, SCDG features a management fee (MER) of 0.95%, compared to 0.09% for HBNK. Performance-wise, SCDG has returned 11.74% year-to-date with +$0 M in net flows, whereas HBNK is at 32.38% with -$510 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.

NAV Performance and Flows

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Key Data

Historical performance and flows

As of November 5, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
Perf.
SCDG
+3.20%+0.70%+11.74%+12.29%-
HBNK
+2.89%-0.97%+32.38%+44.73%+173.10%
Flows
SCDG
+$0 M+$0 M+$0 M+$1 M-
HBNK
-$28 M+$3 M-$510 M-$581 M-$288 M

SCDG vs HBNK exposure

Countries

SCDG
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
Canada
99.73%

Sectors

SCDG
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
Finance
99.73%
As of November 5, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

SCDG
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
The Bank of Nova Scotia
17.08%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
17.02%
Bank of Montreal
16.77%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
16.48%
Royal Bank of Canada
16.43%
National Bank of Canada
15.95%

Diversification

SCDG
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
99.73%

Characteristics

Compare
SCDG
HBNK
ProviderStarlight CapitalGlobal X
ManagementActively managedPassively managed
Benchmark-Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD
Replication Method-Direct (Physical)
Asset ClassEquityEquity
Dividend PolicyDistributingDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield4.10%2.64%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateOctober 2, 2024July 5, 2023

Frequently asked questions about SCDG and HBNK

Which ETF has performed better year to date: SCDG or HBNK?
As of November 5, 2026, SCDG has returned 11.74% year to date, while HBNK has returned 32.38%. HBNK is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SCDG or HBNK?
As of November 5, 2026, SCDG manages $4.57 M in assets, while HBNK manages $731.73 M. HBNK is the larger fund by AUM.
How are SCDG and HBNK managed?
SCDG is actively managed by Starlight Capital. 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: SCDG or HBNK?
Year to date, SCDG has seen +$0.28 M in net flows, compared with -$510.41 M for HBNK. SCDG has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of SCDG and HBNK compare?
SCDG has an expense ratio of 1.36%, while HBNK has an expense ratio of 0.10%.

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