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When evaluating costs, SLVD features a management fee (MER) of 1.99%, compared to 0.28% for HEWB. Performance-wise, SLVD has returned 57.31% year-to-date with -$1 M in net flows, whereas HEWB is at 32.25% with +$27 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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SLVD
HEWB
| AuM | $11.81 M | $348.73 M |
| Management Fees | 1.99% | 0.28% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.99% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.74% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 3, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SLVD | -21.54% | +6.32% | -57.31% | -87.82% | -96.92% |
HEWB | -0.34% | +10.99% | +32.25% | +55.27% | +160.78% | |
| Flows | SLVD | -$3 M | -$11 M | -$1 M | +$18 M | +$22 M |
HEWB | +$0 M | +$15 M | +$27 M | +$26 M | +$33 M |
SLVD vs HEWB exposure
Countries
SLVD
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
SLVD
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Finance
100.00%
As of September 3, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
SLVD
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
SLVD
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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SLVD
HEWB
| Provider | Global X | Global X |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Silver Front Month MD Rolling Futures Index ER - USD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Commodity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Capitalization | Capitalization |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | June 29, 2009 | January 23, 2019 |
Frequently asked questions about SLVD and HEWB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: SLVD or HEWB?
As of September 3, 2026, SLVD has returned -57.31% year to date, while HEWB has returned 32.25%. HEWB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SLVD or HEWB?
As of September 3, 2026, SLVD manages $11.81 M in assets, while HEWB manages $348.73 M. HEWB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are SLVD and HEWB managed?
SLVD is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Solactive Silver Front Month MD Rolling Futures Index ER - USD benchmark. 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: SLVD or HEWB?
Year to date, SLVD has seen -$1.27 M in net flows, compared with +$26.99 M for HEWB. HEWB has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of SLVD and HEWB compare?
SLVD has an expense ratio of 1.99%, while HEWB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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