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When evaluating costs, UTIL features a management fee (MER) of 0.61%, compared to 0.09% for HBNK. Performance-wise, UTIL has returned 20.46% year-to-date with -$10 M in net flows, whereas HBNK is at 32.72% with -$462 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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UTIL
HBNK
| AuM | $23.91 M | $787.51 M |
| Management Fees | 0.61% | 0.09% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.21% | 0.10% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.38% | -0.44% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 20, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | UTIL | +1.02% | +6.84% | +20.46% | +27.43% | +52.71% |
HBNK | +1.99% | +16.52% | +32.72% | +67.44% | +149.42% | |
| Flows | UTIL | +$1 M | -$27 M | -$10 M | -$2 M | +$8 M |
HBNK | -$33 M | +$8 M | -$462 M | -$768 M | -$7 M |
UTIL vs HBNK exposure
Countries
UTIL
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
UTIL
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
Finance
100.00%
As of July 20, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
UTIL
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
17.52%
Royal Bank of Canada
17.09%
Bank of Montreal
16.85%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
16.38%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
16.27%
National Bank of Canada
15.89%
Diversification
UTIL
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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UTIL
HBNK
| Provider | Global X | Global X |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Mirae Asset Equal Weight Canadian Utilities Index - CAD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.34% | 2.54% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | August 9, 2022 | July 5, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions about UTIL and HBNK
Which ETF has performed better year to date: UTIL or HBNK?
As of July 20, 2026, UTIL has returned 20.46% year to date, while HBNK has returned 32.72%. HBNK is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: UTIL or HBNK?
As of July 20, 2026, UTIL manages $23.91 M in assets, while HBNK manages $787.51 M. HBNK is the larger fund by AUM.
How are UTIL and HBNK managed?
UTIL is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Mirae Asset Equal Weight Canadian Utilities Index - CAD benchmark. 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: UTIL or HBNK?
Year to date, UTIL has seen -$9.97 M in net flows, compared with -$462.37 M for HBNK. UTIL has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of UTIL and HBNK compare?
UTIL has an expense ratio of 0.21%, while HBNK has an expense ratio of 0.10%.
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