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iShares 1-5 Year U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (XSHU) and Global X Equal Weight Canadian Banks Index ETF (HBNK) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that XSHU focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Banks, Power, and Insurance and reinsurance, while HBNK leans towards Finance. When evaluating costs, XSHU features a management fee (MER) of 0.15%, compared to 0.09% for HBNK. Performance-wise, XSHU has returned 2.73% year-to-date with -$18 M in net flows, whereas HBNK is at 35.86% with -$461 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
XSHU
HBNK
| AuM | $20.11 M | $807.27 M |
| Management Fees | 0.15% | 0.09% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.16% | 0.10% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.44% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 17, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XSHU | +0.31% | +2.64% | +2.73% | +5.30% | +23.85% |
HBNK | +6.04% | +19.91% | +35.86% | +71.53% | +159.08% | |
| Flows | XSHU | +$2 M | -$3 M | -$18 M | -$15 M | +$18 M |
HBNK | -$44 M | +$39 M | -$461 M | -$767 M | +$3 M |
XSHU vs HBNK exposure
Countries
XSHU
USA
55.02%
Other
24.11%
Other
20.87%
HBNK
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
XSHU
Other
24.11%
Banks
18.29%
Other
57.60%
HBNK
Finance
100.00%
As of July 17, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XSHU
US26951TAA88
0.31%
T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.18%
Bank of America Corporation, 3.419% 20dec2028, USD
0.16%
AbbVie, 3.2% 21nov2029, USD
0.14%
US023135DD51
0.13%
CVS Health, 4.3% 25mar2028, USD
0.13%
MARS, 4.8% 1mar2030, USD
0.12%
Boeing, 5.15% 1may2030, USD
0.12%
US38145GAR11
0.12%
Deutsche Telekom, 8.75% 15jun2030, USD
0.11%
HBNK
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
17.52%
Royal Bank of Canada
17.09%
Bank of Montreal
16.85%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
16.38%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
16.27%
National Bank of Canada
15.89%
Diversification
XSHU
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 4,583 total
1.52%
HBNK
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
Compare
XSHU
HBNK
| Provider | iShares | Global X |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | ICE BofA 1-5 Year US Corporate Index 4PM - USD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 4.13% | 2.48% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | July 6, 2021 | July 5, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions about XSHU and HBNK
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XSHU or HBNK?
As of July 17, 2026, XSHU has returned 2.73% year to date, while HBNK has returned 35.86%. HBNK is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XSHU or HBNK?
As of July 17, 2026, XSHU manages $20.11 M in assets, while HBNK manages $807.27 M. HBNK is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XSHU and HBNK managed?
XSHU is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the ICE BofA 1-5 Year US Corporate Index 4PM - USD benchmark. HBNK is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do XSHU and HBNK emphasize?
XSHU is most exposed to Banks, Power, and Insurance and reinsurance. HBNK is most exposed to Finance.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XSHU or HBNK?
Year to date, XSHU has seen -$17.69 M in net flows, compared with -$461.23 M for HBNK. XSHU has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XSHU and HBNK compare?
XSHU has an expense ratio of 0.16%, while HBNK has an expense ratio of 0.10%.
What are the top holdings of XSHU and HBNK?
XSHU's largest holdings include T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD and Bank of America Corporation, 3.419% 20dec2028, USD. HBNK's top holdings include The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, and Bank of Montreal.
Which ETF is more diversified: XSHU or HBNK?
XSHU holds 3507 securities, while HBNK holds 6. On holdings count, XSHU is the more diversified portfolio.
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