DXU.TO Alternatives & Similar ETFs

Dynamic Active U.S. Dividend ETF (DXU.TO) belongs to the Dividend category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DXU.TO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.

Cheapest Alternatives to DXU.TO

DXU.TO charges 0.75% annually. There are 22 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
ZDIV.TO	BMO MSCI Canada IMI High Dividend Yield Index ETF	0.09%	—	Feb 2026	DXU.TO vs ZDIV.TO
XDIV.TO	iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ...	0.11%	5.54B	Jun 2017	DXU.TO vs XDIV.TO
XDUH.TO	iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF (C...	0.16%	98.63M	Jun 2017	DXU.TO vs XDUH.TO
XDU.TO	iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF	0.16%	294.27M	Jun 2017	DXU.TO vs XDU.TO
VDY.TO	Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index E...	0.22%	7.99B	Nov 2012	DXU.TO vs VDY.TO

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DXU.TO

DXU.TO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 74. There are 7 ETFs in the Dividend category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
VDY.TO	Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index E...	98	7.99B	Nov 2012	DXU.TO vs VDY.TO
XDIV.TO	iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ...	98	5.54B	Jun 2017	DXU.TO vs XDIV.TO
TBNK.TO	TD Canadian Bank Dividend Index ETF	98	370.26M	Apr 2023	DXU.TO vs TBNK.TO
FCCD.TO	Fidelity Canadian High Dividend Index ETF	95	376.10M	Sep 2018	DXU.TO vs FCCD.TO
CWIN.TO	HAMILTON CHAMPIONS Enhanced Canadian Dividend ETF ...	93	—	Jan 2025	DXU.TO vs CWIN.TO

Top Performing DXU.TO Alternatives (YTD)

DXU.TO is at 27.19% YTD. There is 1 ETF in the Dividend category with a higher YTD return, going as high as 30.09%.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
TBNK.TO	TD Canadian Bank Dividend Index ETF	30.09%	370.26M	Apr 2023	DXU.TO vs TBNK.TO
VDY.TO	Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index E...	23.93%	7.99B	Nov 2012	DXU.TO vs VDY.TO
XDIV.TO	iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ...	20.61%	5.54B	Jun 2017	DXU.TO vs XDIV.TO
CWIN.TO	HAMILTON CHAMPIONS Enhanced Canadian Dividend ETF ...	20.08%	—	Jan 2025	DXU.TO vs CWIN.TO
ZDY.TO	BMO US Dividend ETF (CAD)	18.51%	901.36M	Mar 2013	DXU.TO vs ZDY.TO

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DXU.TO

DXU.TO has 19.78% 1-year volatility. There are 22 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.92%.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	AUM	Inception
PDIV.TO	Purpose Enhanced Dividend Fund ETF	6.92%	223.90M	Jan 2018	DXU.TO vs PDIV.TO
VUDV.TO	Vanguard U.S. High Dividend Yield Index ETF	8.02%	—	Mar 2026	DXU.TO vs VUDV.TO
VDY.TO	Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index E...	8.38%	7.99B	Nov 2012	DXU.TO vs VDY.TO
XDIV.TO	iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ...	8.46%	5.54B	Jun 2017	DXU.TO vs XDIV.TO
FCCD.TO	Fidelity Canadian High Dividend Index ETF	8.57%	376.10M	Sep 2018	DXU.TO vs FCCD.TO

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DXU.TO

DXU.TO has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.15%. There are 13 ETFs in the Dividend category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.78%.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	AUM	Inception
XDIV.TO	iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ...	-2.78%	5.54B	Jun 2017	DXU.TO vs XDIV.TO
VDY.TO	Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index E...	-3.12%	7.99B	Nov 2012	DXU.TO vs VDY.TO
PDIV.TO	Purpose Enhanced Dividend Fund ETF	-5.27%	223.90M	Jan 2018	DXU.TO vs PDIV.TO
FCCD.TO	Fidelity Canadian High Dividend Index ETF	-5.67%	376.10M	Sep 2018	DXU.TO vs FCCD.TO
XDUH.TO	iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF (C...	-6.08%	98.63M	Jun 2017	DXU.TO vs XDUH.TO

Other ETFs from Dynamic

The 4 most viewed Dynamic ETFs shown here include DXMO.TO, DXQ.TO, DXBB.TO and span 4 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $596M.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
DXMO.TO	Dynamic Active Mining Opportunities ETF	Materials	44	1.09%	—	Jul 2024	DXU.TO vs DXMO.TO
DXQ.TO	Dynamic Active Enhanced Yield Covered Options ETF	Derivative Income	66	7.63%	—	Sep 2022	DXU.TO vs DXQ.TO
DXBB.TO	Dynamic Active Bond ETF	Intermediate Core-Plus Bond	34	2.50%	—	Oct 2024	DXU.TO vs DXBB.TO
DXP.TO	Dynamic Active Preferred Shares ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	96	4.36%	596.06M	Jan 2017	DXU.TO vs DXP.TO

Often Compared With DXU.TO

Investors most often compare DXU.TO with FCID.TO, XHD.TO, CDIV.TO. These 16 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
FCID.TO	Fidelity International High Dividend ETF	Dividend	67	9.68%	347.00M	Sep 2018	DXU.TO vs FCID.TO
XHD.TO	iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-H...	Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	16	12.83%	220.53M	Aug 2012	DXU.TO vs XHD.TO
CDIV.TO	Manulife Smart Dividend ETF	Dividend	48	13.99%	—	Nov 2020	DXU.TO vs CDIV.TO
TUEX.TO	TD Active U.S. Enhanced Dividend CAD Hedged ETF	Dividend, Large Cap Blend Equities	47	12.42%	12.94M	Apr 2023	DXU.TO vs TUEX.TO
LLYH.TO	Harvest Eli Lilly High Income Shares ETF Class A U...	Dividend	40	9.04%	—	Aug 2024	DXU.TO vs LLYH.TO
XHU.TO	iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	19	10.26%	187.12M	Feb 2015	DXU.TO vs XHU.TO
VGG.TO	Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF	Dividend, Large Cap Blend Equities	71	10.76%	2.46B	Aug 2013	DXU.TO vs VGG.TO
IDIV-B.TO	Manulife Smart International Dividend ETF Unhedged...	Dividend	56	15.61%	—	Nov 2022	DXU.TO vs IDIV-B.TO
VIDY.TO	Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Divi...	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend	75	13.09%	1.90B	Aug 2018	DXU.TO vs VIDY.TO
VGH.TO	Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF CAD-...	Dividend	44	5.68%	1.00B	Aug 2013	DXU.TO vs VGH.TO
CASH.TO	Global X High Interest Savings ETF	Money Market	99	0.95%	6.67B	Nov 2021	DXU.TO vs CASH.TO
VFV.TO	Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF	S&P 500	74	11.92%	32.85B	Nov 2012	DXU.TO vs VFV.TO
CCEF	Calamos CEF Income & Arbitrage ETF	Dividend	49	4.92%	32.60M	Jan 2024	DXU.TO vs CCEF
DGRC.TO	CI Canada Quality Dividend Growth Index ETF	Dividend	91	14.35%	922.12M	—	DXU.TO vs DGRC.TO
PDC.TO	Invesco Canadian Dividend Index ETF	Dividend	97	21.92%	1.02B	—	DXU.TO vs PDC.TO
SPDG	SPDR Portfolio S&P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF	Dividend	64	14.49%	12.45M	Sep 2023	DXU.TO vs SPDG

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