SOXU
MegaLong (3X) US Semiconductors Daily Leveraged Alternative ETF

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HEWB
Global X Equal Weight Canadian Banks Index Corporate Class ETF

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When evaluating costs, SOXU features a management fee (MER) of 1.55%, compared to 0.28% for HEWB. Performance-wise, SOXU has returned 83.09% year-to-date with -$4 M in net flows, whereas HEWB is at 31.92% with +$38 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 October 30, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
Perf.
SOXU
-48.82%-32.64%+83.09%+58.93%-
HEWB
+2.93%-0.53%+31.92%+45.34%+183.45%
Flows
SOXU
-$1 M-$1 M-$4 M-$17 M-
HEWB
+$6 M+$11 M+$38 M+$37 M+$38 M

SOXU vs HEWB exposure

Countries

SOXU
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Canada
100.00%

Sectors

SOXU
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Finance
100.00%
As of October 30, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

SOXU
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
The Bank of Nova Scotia
17.14%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
16.99%
Bank of Montreal
16.79%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
16.49%
Royal Bank of Canada
16.45%
National Bank of Canada
16.14%

Diversification

SOXU
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%

Characteristics

Compare
SOXU
HEWB
ProviderLongPoint Asset ManagementGlobal X
ManagementPassively managedPassively managed
BenchmarkSolactive United States Semiconductors 30 Capped Index - USDSolactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD
Replication MethodOtherDirect (Physical)
Asset ClassEquityEquity
Dividend PolicyDistributingCapitalization
Trailing 12m distribution yield0.00%0.00%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateMay 22, 2025January 23, 2019

Frequently asked questions about SOXU and HEWB

Which ETF has performed better year to date: SOXU or HEWB?
As of October 30, 2026, SOXU has returned 83.09% year to date, while HEWB has returned 31.92%. SOXU is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SOXU or HEWB?
As of October 30, 2026, SOXU manages $25.26 M in assets, while HEWB manages $359.02 M. HEWB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are SOXU and HEWB managed?
SOXU is passively managed by LongPoint Asset Management. It tracks the Solactive United States Semiconductors 30 Capped 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: SOXU or HEWB?
Year to date, SOXU has seen -$4.25 M in net flows, compared with +$38.16 M for HEWB. HEWB has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of SOXU and HEWB compare?
SOXU has an expense ratio of 1.55%, while HEWB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.

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