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When evaluating costs, VEQT features a management fee (MER) of 0.22%, compared to 0.49% for SHLD. Performance-wise, VEQT has returned 14.52% year-to-date with +$5 B in net flows, whereas SHLD is at 3.72% with +$88 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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VEQT
SHLD
| AuM | $17,040.06 M | $212.78 M |
| Management Fees | 0.22% | 0.49% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.24% | 0.49% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.87% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 9, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VEQT | -1.63% | +3.47% | +14.52% | +21.30% | +79.97% |
SHLD | -12.29% | -2.76% | -3.72% | -0.72% | - | |
| Flows | VEQT | +$627 M | +$1,730 M | +$4,996 M | +$6,164 M | +$9,945 M |
SHLD | -$1 M | -$11 M | +$88 M | +$147 M | - |
VEQT vs SHLD exposure
Countries
VEQT
USA
44.59%
Canada
29.15%
Other
26.26%
SHLD
Exposure data will be available soon
Sectors
VEQT
Finance
25.70%
Technology
24.84%
Industrials
9.49%
Non-Energy Materials
7.71%
Energy
7.70%
Other
24.56%
SHLD
Exposure data will be available soon
As of September 9, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
VEQT
NVIDIA Corp.
2.88%
Apple, Inc.
2.83%
Royal Bank of Canada
2.50%
Microsoft Corp.
2.15%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
1.71%
Amazon.com, Inc.
1.64%
Alphabet, Inc.
1.30%
Shopify, Inc.
1.23%
Broadcom Inc.
1.15%
Bank of Montreal
1.08%
SHLD
Exposure data will be available soon
Diversification
VEQT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 12,159 total
18.46%
SHLD
Exposure data will be available soon
Characteristics
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VEQT
SHLD
| Provider | Vanguard | Global X |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Global X Defense Tech Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.24% | 0.19% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 5, 2019 | April 30, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions about VEQT and SHLD
Which ETF has performed better year to date: VEQT or SHLD?
As of September 9, 2026, VEQT has returned 14.52% year to date, while SHLD has returned -3.72%. VEQT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: VEQT or SHLD?
As of September 9, 2026, VEQT manages $17.04 B in assets, while SHLD manages $212.78 M. VEQT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are VEQT and SHLD managed?
VEQT is actively managed by Vanguard. It does not track an index. SHLD is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Global X Defense Tech Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: VEQT or SHLD?
Year to date, VEQT has seen +$4,996.42 M in net flows, compared with +$87.99 M for SHLD. VEQT has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of VEQT and SHLD compare?
VEQT has an expense ratio of 0.24%, while SHLD has an expense ratio of 0.49%.
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