When evaluating costs, ZCLN features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.4% for HCLN. Performance-wise, ZCLN has returned 14.78% year-to-date with +$12 M in net flows, whereas HCLN is at 2.35% with +$2 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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ZCLN
HCLN
| AuM | $79.51 M | $21.00 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.40% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.39% | 0.69% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 17, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ZCLN | -11.07% | -2.50% | +14.78% | +41.60% | +7.00% |
HCLN | -9.34% | -3.57% | +2.35% | +19.83% | -13.13% | |
| Flows | ZCLN | +$1 M | +$9 M | +$12 M | +$3 M | -$1 M |
HCLN | -$0 M | +$2 M | +$2 M | +$1 M | -$10 M |
ZCLN vs HCLN exposure
Countries
ZCLN
USA
46.31%
China
18.40%
Other
35.29%
HCLN
Exposure data will be available soon
Sectors
ZCLN
Industrials
57.21%
Utilities
31.99%
Technology
9.34%
HCLN
Exposure data will be available soon
As of July 17, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
ZCLN
Bloom Energy Corp.
12.47%
First Solar, Inc.
9.55%
Nextpower, Inc.
7.45%
Enphase Energy, Inc.
6.08%
China Yangtze Power Co., Ltd.
5.25%
Plug Power, Inc.
3.83%
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.
2.93%
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
2.67%
Equatorial SA
2.28%
Suzlon Energy Ltd.
2.16%
HCLN
Exposure data will be available soon
Diversification
ZCLN
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 103 total
54.67%
HCLN
Exposure data will be available soon
Characteristics
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ZCLN
HCLN
| Provider | BMO | Harvest Portfolios Group |
| Management | Passively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P Global Clean Energy Transition Index - USD | - |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.51% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | Yes | Yes |
| Inception Date | January 26, 2020 | January 14, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions about ZCLN and HCLN
Which ETF has performed better year to date: ZCLN or HCLN?
As of July 17, 2026, ZCLN has returned 14.78% year to date, while HCLN has returned 2.35%. ZCLN is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: ZCLN or HCLN?
As of July 17, 2026, ZCLN manages $79.51 M in assets, while HCLN manages $21.00 M. ZCLN is the larger fund by AUM.
How are ZCLN and HCLN managed?
ZCLN is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the S&P Global Clean Energy Transition Index - USD benchmark. HCLN is actively managed by Harvest Portfolios Group. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: ZCLN or HCLN?
Year to date, ZCLN has seen +$12.30 M in net flows, compared with +$1.51 M for HCLN. ZCLN has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of ZCLN and HCLN compare?
ZCLN has an expense ratio of 0.39%, while HCLN has an expense ratio of 0.69%.
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