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iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (XHD) and Hamilton Champions U.S. Dividend Index ETF (SMVP) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that XHD focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Consumer Non-Cyclicals, Energy, and Healthcare, while SMVP leans towards Consumer Non-Cyclicals, Industrials, and Healthcare. When evaluating costs, XHD features a management fee (MER) of 0.3%, compared to 0.19% for SMVP. Performance-wise, XHD has returned 24.87% year-to-date with +$24 M in net flows, whereas SMVP is at 18.99% with +$6 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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XHD
SMVP
| AuM | $256.36 M | $25.29 M |
| Management Fees | 0.30% | 0.19% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.33% | 0.04% |
| Tracking Difference | 0.14% | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 6, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XHD | +6.94% | +5.60% | +24.87% | +29.00% | +61.34% |
SMVP | +9.52% | +5.29% | +18.99% | +22.22% | - | |
| Flows | XHD | -$4 M | +$8 M | +$24 M | +$20 M | -$9 M |
SMVP | +$0 M | +$1 M | +$6 M | +$7 M | - |
XHD vs SMVP exposure
Countries
XHD
USA
96.58%
SMVP
USA
88.62%
Other
11.38%
Sectors
XHD
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
26.21%
Energy
22.99%
Healthcare
13.48%
Utilities
10.83%
Other
26.49%
SMVP
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
19.05%
Industrials
16.29%
Healthcare
14.32%
Non-Energy Materials
10.55%
Technology
9.56%
Finance
7.54%
Other
22.68%
As of November 6, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XHD
ExxonMobil Holdings Corp.
9.28%
Chevron Corp.
6.99%
AbbVie, Inc.
6.70%
Verizon Communications, Inc.
5.78%
Procter & Gamble Co.
5.39%
Philip Morris International, Inc.
5.14%
The Home Depot, Inc.
4.42%
The Coca-Cola Co.
4.35%
PepsiCo, Inc.
4.00%
Altria Group, Inc.
3.72%
SMVP
Waters Corp.
3.32%
Target Corp.
3.31%
Chevron Corp.
3.29%
ExxonMobil Holdings Corp.
3.26%
Emerson Electric Co.
3.21%
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
3.01%
Medtronic Plc
2.98%
Fastenal Co.
2.96%
The Coca-Cola Co.
2.89%
Ecolab, Inc.
2.79%
Diversification
XHD
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 74 total
55.78%
SMVP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 36 total
31.03%
Characteristics
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XHD
SMVP
| Provider | iShares | Hamilton ETFs |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Morningstar Dividend Yield Focus Net Return Index - CAD Hedged | Solactive United States Dividend Elite Champions Index - USD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 2.20% | 2.09% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | August 14, 2012 | January 27, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions about XHD and SMVP
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XHD or SMVP?
As of November 6, 2026, XHD has returned 24.87% year to date, while SMVP has returned 18.99%. XHD is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XHD or SMVP?
As of November 6, 2026, XHD manages $256.36 M in assets, while SMVP manages $25.29 M. XHD is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XHD and SMVP managed?
XHD is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the Morningstar Dividend Yield Focus Net Return Index - CAD Hedged benchmark. SMVP is passively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It tracks the Solactive United States Dividend Elite Champions Index - USD benchmark.
What sectors do XHD and SMVP emphasize?
XHD is most exposed to Consumer Non-Cyclicals, Energy, and Healthcare. SMVP is most exposed to Consumer Non-Cyclicals, Industrials, and Healthcare.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XHD or SMVP?
Year to date, XHD has seen +$23.96 M in net flows, compared with +$6.21 M for SMVP. XHD has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XHD and SMVP compare?
XHD has an expense ratio of 0.33%, while SMVP has an expense ratio of 0.04%.
What are the top holdings of XHD and SMVP?
XHD's largest holdings include ExxonMobil Holdings Corp., Chevron Corp., and AbbVie, Inc.. SMVP's top holdings include Waters Corp., Target Corp., and Chevron Corp..
Which ETF is more diversified: XHD or SMVP?
XHD holds 74 securities, while SMVP holds 36. On holdings count, XHD is the more diversified portfolio.
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