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When evaluating costs, VRIF features a management fee (MER) of 0.29%, compared to 0.65% for HDIV. Performance-wise, VRIF has returned 2.36% year-to-date with +$39 M in net flows, whereas HDIV is at 8.76% with +$285 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
Compare
VRIF
HDIV
| AuM | $346.69 M | $1,506.24 M |
| Management Fees | 0.29% | 0.65% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.32% | 2.55% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 28, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VRIF | +2.80% | +0.65% | +2.36% | +11.70% | +30.22% |
HDIV | +7.35% | +5.05% | +8.76% | +46.01% | +89.45% | |
| Flows | VRIF | +$8 M | +$29 M | +$39 M | +$57 M | -$7 M |
HDIV | +$66 M | +$186 M | +$285 M | +$627 M | +$887 M |
VRIF vs HDIV exposure
Countries
VRIF
Canada
66.57%
USA
13.14%
Other
20.29%
HDIV
Exposure data will be available soon
Sectors
VRIF
Other
18.99%
Sovereign
11.02%
Banks
8.98%
Municipal
7.41%
Other
53.60%
HDIV
Exposure data will be available soon
As of April 28, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
VRIF
ROYAL BK CANADA
0.63%
NVIDIA
0.47%
APPLE
0.44%
TORONTO DOMINION
0.43%
TWN SEMICONT MAN
0.43%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
0.40%
CA135087T537
0.39%
CA135087T792
0.39%
CA135087T388
0.36%
Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1jun2035, CAD
0.35%
HDIV
Exposure data will be available soon
Diversification
VRIF
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 33,229 total
4.30%
HDIV
Exposure data will be available soon
Characteristics
Compare
VRIF
HDIV
| Provider | Vanguard | Hamilton ETFs |
| Management | Actively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| Replication Method | ||
| Asset Class | Equity, Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.77% | 9.68% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | September 9, 2020 | July 19, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions about VRIF and HDIV
Which ETF has performed better year to date: VRIF or HDIV?
As of April 28, 2026, VRIF has returned 2.36% year to date, while HDIV has returned 8.76%. HDIV is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: VRIF or HDIV?
As of April 28, 2026, VRIF manages $346.69 M in assets, while HDIV manages $1.51 B. HDIV is the larger fund by AUM.
How are VRIF and HDIV managed?
VRIF is actively managed by Vanguard. It does not track an index. HDIV is actively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: VRIF or HDIV?
Year to date, VRIF has seen +$39.48 M in net flows, compared with +$285.18 M for HDIV. HDIV has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of VRIF and HDIV compare?
VRIF has an expense ratio of 0.32%, while HDIV has an expense ratio of 2.55%.
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