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When evaluating costs, XCLN features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.89% for HLIT. Performance-wise, XCLN has returned 14.86% year-to-date with +$11 M in net flows, whereas HLIT is at 2.8% with -$1 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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XCLN
HLIT
| AuM | $27.81 M | $18.52 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.89% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.39% | 0.89% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.58% | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 17, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XCLN | -10.86% | -2.36% | +14.86% | +41.21% | +6.48% |
HLIT | -20.37% | -24.34% | -2.80% | +52.98% | -46.35% | |
| Flows | XCLN | +$2 M | +$6 M | +$11 M | +$14 M | +$20 M |
HLIT | -$2 M | -$4 M | -$1 M | -$13 M | -$1 M |
XCLN vs HLIT exposure
Countries
XCLN
USA
46.48%
China
18.16%
Other
35.36%
HLIT
Exposure data will be available soon
Sectors
XCLN
Industrials
56.96%
Utilities
32.15%
Technology
9.26%
HLIT
Exposure data will be available soon
As of July 17, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XCLN
Bloom Energy Corp.
12.16%
First Solar, Inc.
9.57%
Nextpower, Inc.
8.42%
Enphase Energy, Inc.
5.92%
China Yangtze Power Co., Ltd.
5.32%
Plug Power, Inc.
3.65%
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.
3.02%
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
2.71%
Equatorial SA
2.27%
Suzlon Energy Ltd.
2.13%
HLIT
Exposure data will be available soon
Diversification
XCLN
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 104 total
55.17%
HLIT
Exposure data will be available soon
Characteristics
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XCLN
HLIT
| Provider | iShares | Global X |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P Global Clean Energy Transition Index Net Composite - CAD | Solactive Global Lithium Producers Index NTR - USD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.90% | 0.12% |
| Meets ESG criteria | Yes | No |
| Inception Date | April 26, 2022 | June 23, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions about XCLN and HLIT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XCLN or HLIT?
As of July 17, 2026, XCLN has returned 14.86% year to date, while HLIT has returned -2.80%. XCLN is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XCLN or HLIT?
As of July 17, 2026, XCLN manages $27.81 M in assets, while HLIT manages $18.52 M. XCLN is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XCLN and HLIT managed?
XCLN is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P Global Clean Energy Transition Index Net Composite - CAD benchmark. HLIT is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Solactive Global Lithium Producers Index NTR - USD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XCLN or HLIT?
Year to date, XCLN has seen +$11.30 M in net flows, compared with -$1.06 M for HLIT. XCLN has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XCLN and HLIT compare?
XCLN has an expense ratio of 0.39%, while HLIT has an expense ratio of 0.89%.
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