Fees Matter. Here’s How Global X’s ETFs Stack Up

Key Takeaways

When ETFs provide similar exposure, cost can be a key differentiator. Fees reduce returns, which is why comparing management fees and management expense ratios (MERs) matters, especially as total costs become more visible. Lower-fee funds tend to attract more investor flows and can improve long-term outcomes.
Fee transparency is increasing with Total Cost Reporting under Client Relationship Model Phase 3 (CRM3). Beginning in 2026, firms have been compiling embedded fund costs so investor statements can show total ownership costs, including MERs, Trading Expense Ratios (TERs), and other fund expenses, alongside other data.
Global X screened hundreds of Canadian-listed passive ETFs by their Canadian Investment Funds Standards Committee (CIFSC) category, excluding duplicate share classes and U.S.-dollar versions, ranked peers by permanent management fee, and checked holdings overlap for comparability. Investors should also consider hidden frictions: currency conversion, hedging trade-offs, and foreign withholding taxes.

Fees are one of the most important variables investors can control. Performance is never guaranteed. But fees are.

ETF fees cover the day-to-day cost of running the fund which includes portfolio management, operating expenses and taxes, and they show up in the MER as a percentage of your investment.

If everything else is equal, the MER can be a key factor. Operating expenses are deducted directly from an ETF’s assets, which reduces overall investor returns. A lower MER means a lower cost of ownership. Over time those costs compound, creating a meaningful impact on long-term total returns.

That’s why fee comparison matters. Low cost is a major attraction when considering a particular ETF, and the evidence is clear that lower-fee funds tilt the odds toward better long-term outcomes.

Overall, fees have also been falling as investors migrate toward more cost-efficient passive strategies. A 10-year Morningstar study of Canadian fund fees found that investors increasingly preferred lower-cost options. With passive, index-tracking funds often offering comparable market exposure, cost became a key differentiator. As a result, lower-cost passive funds captured most industry assets and net flows, with the cheapest half accounting for the large majority of both assets and flows over the period.

What’s Driving the Fund Fee Conversation?

Fees are getting more attention across the industry as the third phase of the Client Relationship Model (CRM3) begins: Total Cost Reporting (TCR).

From January 1, 2026, investment firms have been compiling embedded fund costs so investor statements can show the total costs of owning an investment such as an ETF, including MERs, TERs, and fund expense ratios (FERs). The first annual reports that include the full cost disclosure mandated by CRM3 will be delivered to investors in early 2027, reflecting the current calendar year.

The goal is straightforward: greater transparency. Investors won’t just be able to see what their ETF holds; they’ll be able to see what it truly costs to own.

How Fees Impact Performance: An Example

Canadian Equities

CNDX

Besides not wanting to pay more for the same product, why do fees matter? Because they can impact the total return of your investment.

In the example below, we take a look at the Global X S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (CNDX), relative to similar ETFs that track the S&P/TSX 60 Index.

Annualized Standard Performance (%)

ETF Name & Ticker	YTD	1 Yr	3 Yr	5 Yr	10 Yr
Global X S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (CNDX)	6.37%	32.17%	0.00	0.00	0.00
iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)	6.36%	32.16%	20.98%	16.28%	13.39%
BMO S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (ZIU)	6.36%	32.09%	0.00	0.00	0.00

Source: Websites of Global X ETFs Canada, BlackRock and BMO Global Asset Management as at February 27, 2026.

The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns, including changes in per unit value and reinvestment of all distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution, or optional charges or income taxes payable by any securityholder that would have reduced returns. The rates of return shown in the table are not intended to reflect future values of the Fund(s) or future returns on investment in the Fund(s). Only the returns for periods of one year or greater are annualized returns.

We looked at passive ETFs that closely tracked the TSX 60™ Index. CNDX was the lowest-fee^* ETF that tracked this index of Canada’s largest companies on a 100% basis. Effective January 1, 2026, CNDX’s management fee was permanently reduced to 0.09%. Prior to this, the annual management fee for CNDX was rebated in April 2025 to zero basis points until the end of that year.

^*Relative to the typical MER of comparable, regular mutual funds.

ETF Name & Ticker	Management Fee	Index	Common Holdings to Index
Global X S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (CNDX)	0.09%*	TSX 60™ Index	100%
iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)	0.15%	TSX 60™ Index	100%
BMO S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (ZIU)	0.15%	TSX 60™ Index	100%

* Plus applicable sales tax.
Source: Morningstar as at February 19, 2026

CNDX has the lowest management fee of the Canadian equity category at 0.09%, as at February 19, 2026. The other two have higher management fees. As you can see, that results in a slight return differential in favour of CNDX in the 2025 calendar year.

Now, a few basis points may translate into only a small dollar impact depending on the amount of dollars invested. But if you increase the amount of money invested and allow for greater compounding over time, that difference magnifies.

In other instances, the management fee gap can be more significant. In some of the examples below, the cost difference of a competitor fund within the same category could be double or more than that of the selected Global X fund, underscoring how fee disparities can materially affect long-term outcomes.

Low-Cost ETFs from Global X

Global X looked at over 300 Canadian-listed ETFs, applying a screening framework for Canadian-domiciled, index ETFs across categories and themes, excluding hedged and unhedged version of each fund and built a peer set and ranked ETFs from lowest to highest management fee, alongside a holdings-overlap check to confirm index comparability.

U.S. Equities

QQQX

Comprising 100 of the largest non‑financial NASDAQ-listed companies, the NASDAQ‑100® Index provides exposure to leading growth and technology companies such as NVIDIA, Apple, Alphabet, and Microsoft. The index also includes innovative U.S. and international companies active across the healthcare, consumer goods, and industrial sectors in the global economy.

Of the six Canada-listed ETFs that fully track the index, the Global X NASDAQ-100 Index ETF (QQQX) is the lowest-cost^* at 0.15% as at February 19, 2026.

^*Relative to the typical MER of comparable, regular mutual funds.

ETF Name & Ticker	Management Fee	Index	Common Holdings to Index
Global X NASDAQ-100 Index ETF (QQQX)	0.15%*	Nasdaq-100®	100%
Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQC)	0.20%	Nasdaq-100®	100%
BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ)	0.35%	Nasdaq-100®	100%
BMO NASDAQ 100 Equity Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZQQ)	0.35%	Nasdaq-100® (CAD-hedged)	100%
iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)(XQQ)	0.35%	NASDAQ-100® Currency Hedged CAD Index	100%
iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF – USD Units (XQQU.U)	0.35%	Nasdaq-100®	100%

* Plus applicable sales tax.
Source: Morningstar as at February 19, 2026

RSSX

The Russell 2000® Index tracks approximately 2,000 U.S. small‑cap stocks, offering portfolio diversification beyond large‑cap holdings. Its broad composition reduces reliance on any single stock or sector, while small‑cap companies’ growth potential and resilience during economic downturns could help hedge market volatility.

Two ETFs available to Canadians closely track this American small-cap Index. The Global X Russell 2000 Index ETF (RSSX) offers a lower management fee^* at 0.25% as at February 19, 2026.
^*Relative to the typical MER of comparable, regular mutual funds.

ETF Name & Ticker	Management Fee	Index	Common Holdings to Index
Global X Russell 2000 Index ETF (RSSX)	0.25%*	Russell 2000®	100%
iShares U.S. Small Cap Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSU)	0.35%	Russell 2000®	99%

* Plus applicable sales tax.
Source: Morningstar as at February 19, 2026

Canadian Banks

HBNK

As one of Canada’s largest economic sectors, Canada’s Big Six Banks have traditionally offered a stable bastion within the broader Canadian equity landscape. They have a long history of stability, steady earnings, and consistent dividends.

Three ETFs in Canada directly track the Solactive Equal Weight Canada banks Index. Of them, Global X Equal Weight Canadian Banks Index ETF (HBNK) was the lowest-cost^* Canadian bank ETF at 0.09% as at February 19, 2026.

^*Relative to the typical MER of comparable, regular mutual funds.

ETF Name & Ticker	Management Fee	Index	Common Holdings to Index
Global X Equal Weight Canadian Banks Index ETF (HBNK)	0.09%*	Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks Index	100%
Hamilton Canadian Bank Equal-Weight Index ETF (HEB)	0.19%	Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks Index	100%
BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB)	0.25%	Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks Index	100%

* Plus applicable sales tax.
Source: Morningstar as at February 19, 2026

Energy & Utilities

NRGY

The oil and gas industry has played a vital role in the global economy since the mid-19th century and remains a cornerstone of Canada’s resource sector. Canada is the world’s fourth-largest oil producer and the fifth-largest producer of natural gas. The industry includes major players such as Cenovus Energy, Suncor Energy, and Enbridge, which contribute significantly to production, refining, and energy infrastructure.

At 0.40%, the Global X Equal Weight Canadian Oil & Gas Index ETF (NRGY) offers the lowest cost^* as at February 19, 2026 among the two Canadian Oil & Gas ETFs that track an equal-weight index, positioning it as a cost-competitive option within its category.

^*Relative to the typical MER of comparable, regular mutual funds.

ETF Name & Ticker	Management Fee	Index	Common Holdings to Index
Global X Equal Weight Canadian Oil & Gas Index ETF (NRGY)	0.40%*	Mirae Asset Equal Weight Canadian Oil & Gas Index	100%
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG)	0.55%	S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index	51%
BMO Equal Weight Oil & Gas Index ETF (ZEO)	0.55%	Solactive Equal Weight Canada Oil & Gas Index	100%

* Plus applicable sales tax.
Source: Morningstar as at February 19, 2026

UTIL

Utilities companies, which supply homes and businesses with energy and water, are traditionally known for their defensive properties, such as stable cash flows and high dividend payout ratios, even during volatile market conditions.

Of the three Canadian utility sector ETFs available, at 0.25% the Global X Equal Weight Canadian Utilities Index ETF (UTIL) offered the lowest cost^* in this category as at February 19, 2026.

^*Relative to the typical MER of comparable, regular mutual funds.

ETF Name & Ticker	Management Fee	Index	Common Holdings to Index
Global X Equal Weight Canadian Utilities Index ETF (UTIL)	0.25%*	Mirae Asset Equal Weight Canadian Utilities Index	100%
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF (XUT)	0.55%	S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index	72%
BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF (ZUT)	0.55%	Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Index	54%

* Plus applicable sales tax.
Source: Morningstar as at February 19, 2026

High Interest Savings

CASH

Among the three pure high-interest savings ETFs available to Canadian investors, the Global X High Interest Savings ETF (CASH) stands out on both cost and scale. With a management fee of just 0.10%, it is the lowest-cost^* option in its category as at February 19, 2026. In addition, at approximately $6.9 billion in assets under management, it is also the largest high-interest savings ETF in Canada (Source: Global X, as at February 20, 2026).

^*Relative to the typical MER of comparable, regular mutual funds.

ETF Name & Ticker	Management Fee
Global X High Interest Savings ETF (CASH)	0.10%*
CI High Interest Savings ETF (CSAV)	0.14%
Evolve High Interest Savings Account Fund (HISA)	0.14%
Purpose High Interest Savings Fund (PSA)	0.15%

* Plus applicable sales tax.
Source: Morningstar as at February 19, 2026

Note: CASH uses cash accounts and does not track a traditional benchmark, but rather receives interest paid on cash deposits that can change over time. CASH primarily invests in Canadian bank deposit accounts.

Canadian Real Estate

REIT

Since their introduction in Canada in 1993, real estate investment trusts (REITs) have offered Canadian investors a convenient way to gain exposure to income-generating real estate. REITs pool investor capital to acquire and manage diversified portfolios of real estate holdings, typically across asset classes such as residential, retail, industrial, and office sectors.

Of the four ETFs providing access to this sector, the Global X Equal Weight Canadian REITs Index ETF (REIT) offers the lowest-cost^*, equal-weighted option at a management fee of 0.25% as at February 19, 2026. Competing ETFs in the category track different index benchmarks and methodologies, which can result in differences in sector composition, concentration, and overall exposure.

^*Relative to the typical MER of comparable, regular mutual funds.

ETF Name & Ticker	Management Fee	Index	Common Holdings to Index
Global X Equal Weight Canadian REITs Index ETF (REIT)	0.25%*	Mirae Asset Equal Weight Canadian REITs Index	100%
iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF (XRE)	0.55%	S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index	72%
Vanguard FTSE Canadian Capped REIT Index ETF (VRE)	0.35%	FTSE Canada All Cap Real Estate Capped 25% Index	36%
BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (ZRE)	0.55%	Solactive Equal Weight Canada REIT Index	47%

* Plus applicable sales tax.
Source: Morningstar as at February 19, 2026

Overseas Fees

Investing outside Canada can enhance diversification, but it may also add extra costs and complexity. In some cases, ETFs listed in the U.S. may offer a lower fee on a particular exposure, but there are hidden costs that are worth considering. For instance, investors may incur currency exchange costs, when exchanging Canadian dollars into U.S. dollars. Currency exposure can also distort returns. Investing outside Canada can also mean withholding taxes on foreign income such as dividends and interest.

Lower fees can improve the odds of better long-term outcomes and steady declines in MERs show investors are paying attention. With Total Cost Reporting, it should be easier and more transparent to compare what you pay to own an ETF. But cost isn’t just the sticker price: currency conversion, hedging trade-offs, and foreign withholding taxes can all meaningfully impact overall returns, especially when investing through U.S.-listed products.

Relevant ETFS:

Global X S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (CNDX)

Global X NASDAQ-100 Index ETF (QQQX)

Global X Russell 2000 Index ETF (RSSX)

Global X Equal Weight Canadian Banks Index ETF (HBNK)

Global X Equal Weight Canadian Oil & Gas Index ETF (NRGY)

Global X Equal Weight Canadian Utilities Index ETF (UTIL)

Global X High Interest Savings ETF (CASH)

Global X Equal Weight Canadian REITs Index ETF (REIT)

Note: Our Methodology

For each ticker, we applied the same screening framework across all ETFs reviewed. For every Global X ticker, we first identified its CIFSC category, then screened for Canadian-domiciled, passively managed ETFs within that same category.

To keep comparisons clean and avoid duplication, we excluded:

Multiple share classes of the same ETF (for example, keeping both hedged and unhedged versions of an identical mandate)
U.S.-dollar listed versions of the same strategy.

Once the peer set was established, we sorted ETFs from lowest to highest management fee.

To assess how closely each ETF tracks a broad-based benchmark, we also ran a holdings overlap analysis between the primary reference index the ETF follows and each ETF in the peer set. This helped gauge the degree of index replication and overall comparability across products.

We also ensured that funds mentioned were amongst the same family of products (e.g. removing money market ETFs from high interest savings ETFs).

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The Global X S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (CNDX) seeks to replicate, to the extent possible and net of expenses, the performance of an index that is designed to measure the performance of the large-cap market segment of the Canadian equity market (currently, the S&P/TSX 60™ Index).

The investment objective of the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU) is to provide long-term capital growth by replicating, to the extent possible, the performance of the S&P/TSX 60 Index (the “Index”), net of expenses.

The BMO S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (ZIU) seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of a Canadian equity index, net of expenses. Currently, the ETF seeks to replicate the performance of the S&P/TSX 60 Index.

The Global X NASDAQ-100 Index ETF (QQQX) seeks to replicate, to the extent reasonably possible and net of expenses, the performance of an index that includes 100 of the largest domestic and international nonfinancial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock market. (currently, the Nasdaq-100® Index).

The Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (QQC) seeks to replicate, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of the NASDAQ-100 Index, or any successor thereto, on an unhedged basis, in the case of any unhedged units, or on a hedged basis, in the case of any hedged units. This Invesco ETF invests, directly or indirectly, primarily in equity securities of companies listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market.

BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ) has been designed to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of a NASDAQ listed companies index, net of expenses. The Fund invests in and holds the Constituent Securities of the Index in the same proportion as they are reflected in the Index.

BMO NASDAQ 100 Equity Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZQQ) seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of a NASDAQ listed companies index, net of expenses. Currently, the ETF seeks to replicate the performance of the NASDAQ—100 Index Hedged to CAD (the “Index”). The Index tracks 100 of the largest non-financial securities listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The U.S. dollar exposure is hedged to the Canadian dollar.

iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ) seeks to provide long-term capital growth by replicating the performance of the NASDAQ-100 Currency Hedged CAD Index, net of expenses.

iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF – USD Units (XQQU.U) seeks to provide long-term capital growth by replicating the performance of the NASDAQ-100 Index, net of expenses.

The Global X Russell 2000 Index ETF (RSSX) seeks to replicate, to the extent possible and net of expenses, the performance of an index that is designed to measure the performance of the small-cap market segment of the U.S. equity market (currently, the Russell 2000 RIC Capped Index).

iShares U.S. Small Cap Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSU) seeks to provide long-term capital growth by replicating the performance of the Russell 2000® Index – Canadian Dollar Hedged, net of expenses.

The Global X Equal Weight Canadian Banks Index ETF (HBNK) seeks to replicate, to the extent reasonably possible and net of expenses, the performance of an index of equal-weighted equity securities of diversified Canadian banks (currently, the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks Index).

The investment objective of the Hamilton Canadian Bank Equal-Weight Index ETF (HEB) is to replicate, to the extent reasonably possible and before the deduction of fees and expenses, the performance of an equal weight Canadian bank index. The ETF currently seeks to replicate the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks Index (or any successor thereto).

BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB) seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of an equal weight diversified Canadian bank index, net of expenses. Currently, the ETF seeks to replicate the performance of the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks Index (the “Index”). The Index includes Canadian exchange listed securities in the diversified bank industry. Constituents are subject to minimum market capitalization and liquidity screens. In addition, each security is allocated an equal weight rather than a market capitalization weight.

The Global X Equal Weight Canadian Oil & Gas Index ETF (NRGY) seeks to replicate, to the extent possible and net of expenses, the performance of an equal-weighted index designed to provide exposure to the largest Canadian oil & gas companies (currently, the Mirae Asset Equal Weight Canadian Oil & Gas Index).

iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG) Seeks long-term capital growth by replicating the performance of the S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index, net of expenses.

BMO Equal Weight Oil & Gas Index ETF (ZEO) seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of an equal weight Canadian large-cap oil and gas companies index, net of expenses. Currently, the ETF seeks to replicate the performance of the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Oil & Gas Index (the “Index”). The Index includes securities in the oil and gas industries. Constituents are subject to minimum market capitalization and liquidity screens. In addition, each security in this Index is allocated an equal weight rather than a market capitalization weight.

The Global X Equal Weight Canadian Utilities Index ETF (UTIL) seeks to replicate, to the extent reasonably possible and net of expenses, the performance of an equal-weighted index designed to provide exposure to the largest Canadian utilities companies (currently, the Mirae Asset Equal Weight Canadian Utilities Index).

iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF (XUT) seeks long-term capital growth by replicating the performance of the S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index, net of expenses.

BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF (ZUT) seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of an equal weight utilities companies index, net of expenses. Currently, the ETF seeks to replicate the performance of the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Index (the “Index”). The Index includes companies that are considered utilities, involved in services to the general public such as electricity, gas, water, and sewage. In addition, each security in this Index is allocated a fixed weight rather than a market capitalization weight.

The Global X High Interest Savings ETF (CASH) seeks to maximize monthly income for unitholders while preserving capital and liquidity by investing primarily in high-interest deposit accounts with Canadian banks.

CI High Interest Savings ETF (CSAV): The investment objective of the ETF is to maximize monthly income for Unitholders while preserving capital and liquidity by investing primarily in high interest deposit accounts. Evolve High Interest Savings Account Fund (HISA) seeks to maximize monthly income while preserving capital and liquidity by investing primarily in high interest deposit accounts.

Purpose High Interest Savings Fund (PSA) seeks to maximize monthly income for unitholders while preserving capital and liquidity by investing in high interest deposit accounts and/or high-quality money market securities.

The Global X Equal Weight Canadian REITs Index ETF (REIT) seeks to replicate, to the extent reasonably possible and net of expenses, the performance of an equal-weighted index designed to provide exposure to the largest Canadian real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) (currently, the Mirae Asset Equal Weight Canadian REITs Index).

iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF (XRE) seeks to provide long-term capital growth by replicating the performance of the S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index, net of expenses.

Vanguard FTSE Canadian Capped REIT Index ETF (VRE) seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad Canadian real estate equity index that measures the investment return of publicly traded securities in the Canadian real estate sector. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the FTSE Canada All Cap Real Estate Capped 25% Index (or any successor thereto). It invests primarily in stocks of companies in the Canadian real estate sector.

The BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (ZRE) seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of an equal weight Canadian REIT index, net of expenses. Currently, the ETF seeks to replicate the performance of the Solactive Equal Weight Canada REIT Index (the “Index”). The Index consists of the securities of Canadian real estate investment trusts. Each security in the Index is allocated a fixed weight rather than a market capitalization weight.

All comments, opinions and views expressed are generally based on information available as of the date of publication and should not be considered as advice to purchase or to sell mentioned securities. Before making any investment decision, please consult your investment advisor or advisors. 

For more information on Global X Investments Canada Inc. and its suite of ETFs, visit www.GlobalX.ca

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