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Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Corporate Bond Index ETF (VSC) and Global X Equal Weight Canadian Banks Index Corporate Class ETF (HEWB) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that VSC focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Banks, Communication services, and Insurance and reinsurance, while HEWB leans towards Financials. When evaluating costs, VSC features a management fee (MER) of 0.1%, compared to 0.28% for HEWB. Performance-wise, VSC has returned 0.67% year-to-date with +$194 M in net flows, whereas HEWB is at 19.76% with +$12 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
VSC
HEWB
| AuM | $1,486.38 M | $302.18 M |
| Management Fees | 0.10% | 0.28% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.11% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.19% | -0.80% |
Historical performance and flows
As of May 20, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VSC | -0.11% | -0.34% | +0.67% | +3.62% | +20.19% |
HEWB | +6.34% | +14.31% | +19.76% | +65.23% | +131.89% | |
| Flows | VSC | +$17 M | +$118 M | +$194 M | +$440 M | +$407 M |
HEWB | +$5 M | +$9 M | +$12 M | +$7 M | +$14 M |
VSC vs HEWB exposure
Countries
VSC
Canada
93.32%
HEWB
Canada
99.99%
Sectors
VSC
Banks
31.28%
Other
24.78%
Other
43.93%
HEWB
Financials
99.99%
As of May 20, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
VSC
CA06418Y4L93
0.97%
CA779926WF74
0.97%
CA89116C7J09
0.95%
CA13607QQT27
0.92%
Bank of Montreal, 4.709% 7dec2027, CAD
0.89%
CA89116C3S44
0.86%
Bank of Montreal, 3.19% 1mar2028, CAD
0.82%
CA06418YXB96
0.82%
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4.21% 1jun2027, CAD
0.79%
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4.68% 8jan2029, CAD
0.76%
HEWB
ROYAL BK CANADA
17.10%
TORONTO DOMINION
16.90%
BNS
16.65%
BANK OF MONTREAL
16.51%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
16.48%
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
16.35%
Diversification
VSC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 443 total
8.75%
HEWB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
99.99%
Characteristics
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VSC
HEWB
| Provider | Vanguard | Global X |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Credit 1-5Y Total Return Index - CAD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Capitalization |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.93% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | November 2, 2012 | January 23, 2019 |
Frequently asked questions about VSC and HEWB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: VSC or HEWB?
As of May 20, 2026, VSC has returned 0.67% year to date, while HEWB has returned 19.76%. HEWB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: VSC or HEWB?
As of May 20, 2026, VSC manages $1.49 B in assets, while HEWB manages $302.18 M. VSC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are VSC and HEWB managed?
VSC is passively managed by Vanguard. It tracks the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Credit 1-5Y Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. HEWB is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do VSC and HEWB emphasize?
VSC is most exposed to Banks, Communication services, and Insurance and reinsurance. HEWB is most exposed to Financials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: VSC or HEWB?
Year to date, VSC has seen +$193.99 M in net flows, compared with +$12.19 M for HEWB. VSC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of VSC and HEWB compare?
VSC has an expense ratio of 0.11%, while HEWB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
What are the top holdings of VSC and HEWB?
VSC's largest holdings include Bank of Montreal, 4.709% 7dec2027, CAD and Bank of Montreal, 3.19% 1mar2028, CAD. HEWB's top holdings include ROYAL BK CANADA, TORONTO DOMINION, and BNS.
Which ETF is more diversified: VSC or HEWB?
VSC holds 341 securities, while HEWB holds 6. On holdings count, VSC is the more diversified portfolio.
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