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iShares ESG Advanced Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF (XCBG) and Global X Equal Weight Canadian Banks Index Corporate Class ETF (HEWB) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that XCBG focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Banks, Communication services, and Power, while HEWB leans towards Financials. When evaluating costs, XCBG features a management fee (MER) of 0.15%, compared to 0.28% for HEWB. Performance-wise, XCBG has returned 0.35% year-to-date with -$19 M in net flows, whereas HEWB is at 8% with +$7 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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XCBG
HEWB
| AuM | $78.95 M | $268.00 M |
| Management Fees | 0.15% | 0.28% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.17% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.12% | -0.73% |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 9, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XCBG | -0.24% | +0.05% | +0.35% | +4.15% | +16.83% |
HEWB | +5.45% | +6.43% | +8.00% | +66.56% | +108.70% | |
| Flows | XCBG | -$24 M | -$19 M | -$19 M | +$8 M | +$56 M |
HEWB | +$3 M | +$6 M | +$7 M | +$3 M | -$8 M |
XCBG vs HEWB exposure
Countries
XCBG
Canada
89.68%
USA
8.55%
HEWB
Canada
99.99%
Sectors
XCBG
Banks
36.81%
Other
19.38%
Communication services
15.76%
Power
7.54%
Other
20.51%
HEWB
Financials
99.99%
As of April 9, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XCBG
CA06418Y4L93
1.16%
CA13607QQT27
1.16%
Bank of Nova Scotia, 2.95% 8mar2027, CAD
1.08%
CA89116C7J09
1.06%
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4.21% 1jun2027, CAD
0.98%
CA779926WF74
0.97%
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4.68% 8jan2029, CAD
0.92%
Bank of Nova Scotia, 4.68% 1feb2029, CAD
0.90%
CA89116C3S44
0.90%
Bank of Montreal, 3.19% 1mar2028, CAD
0.90%
HEWB
TORONTO DOMINION
17.51%
BNS
17.08%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
17.02%
ROYAL BK CANADA
16.58%
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
15.93%
BANK OF MONTREAL
15.87%
Diversification
XCBG
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 356 total
10.03%
HEWB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
99.99%
Characteristics
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XCBG
HEWB
| Provider | iShares | Global X |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg MSCI Canada Corporate Choice ESG Screened 10% Issuer Capped 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 | 3.91% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | Yes | No |
| Inception Date | August 6, 2021 | January 23, 2019 |
Frequently asked questions about XCBG and HEWB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XCBG or HEWB?
As of April 9, 2026, XCBG has returned 0.35% year to date, while HEWB has returned 8.00%. HEWB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XCBG or HEWB?
As of April 9, 2026, XCBG manages $78.95 M in assets, while HEWB manages $268.00 M. HEWB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XCBG and HEWB managed?
XCBG is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the Bloomberg MSCI Canada Corporate Choice ESG Screened 10% Issuer Capped 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 XCBG and HEWB emphasize?
XCBG is most exposed to Banks, Communication services, and Power. HEWB is most exposed to Financials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XCBG or HEWB?
Year to date, XCBG has seen -$18.63 M in net flows, compared with +$7.48 M for HEWB. HEWB has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XCBG and HEWB compare?
XCBG has an expense ratio of 0.17%, while HEWB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
What are the top holdings of XCBG and HEWB?
XCBG's largest holdings include Bank of Nova Scotia, 2.95% 8mar2027, CAD and Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4.21% 1jun2027, CAD. HEWB's top holdings include TORONTO DOMINION, BNS, and CDN IMPERIAL BK.
Which ETF is more diversified: XCBG or HEWB?
XCBG holds 302 securities, while HEWB holds 6. On holdings count, XCBG is the more diversified portfolio.
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