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When evaluating costs, SOXL features a management fee (MER) of 1.15%, compared to 0.28% for HEWB. Performance-wise, SOXL has returned 172.35% year-to-date with +$86 M in net flows, whereas HEWB is at 31.66% with +$29 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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SOXL
HEWB
| AuM | $130.09 M | $348.98 M |
| Management Fees | 1.15% | 0.28% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.15% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.74% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 4, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SOXL | -15.81% | -55.06% | +172.35% | +339.24% | - |
HEWB | -0.79% | +8.73% | +31.66% | +53.47% | +159.60% | |
| Flows | SOXL | +$11 M | +$106 M | +$86 M | +$98 M | - |
HEWB | +$2 M | +$17 M | +$29 M | +$28 M | +$35 M |
SOXL vs HEWB exposure
Countries
SOXL
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
SOXL
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Finance
100.00%
As of September 4, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
SOXL
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
SOXL
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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SOXL
HEWB
| Provider | Global X | Global X |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | NYSE Semiconductor Index - USD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Capitalization |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | August 11, 2025 | January 23, 2019 |
Frequently asked questions about SOXL and HEWB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: SOXL or HEWB?
As of September 4, 2026, SOXL has returned 172.35% year to date, while HEWB has returned 31.66%. SOXL is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SOXL or HEWB?
As of September 4, 2026, SOXL manages $130.09 M in assets, while HEWB manages $348.98 M. HEWB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are SOXL and HEWB managed?
SOXL is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the NYSE Semiconductor Index - 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: SOXL or HEWB?
Year to date, SOXL has seen +$86.33 M in net flows, compared with +$28.82 M for HEWB. SOXL has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of SOXL and HEWB compare?
SOXL has an expense ratio of 1.15%, while HEWB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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