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Global X Big Data & Hardware Index ETF (HBGD.TO)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
CA44054U1066
CUSIP
44054U106
Issuer
Global X
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Global X Big Data & Hardware Index ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Different Benchmark Currency

HBGD.TO is traded in CAD, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to CAD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

Global X Big Data & Hardware Index ETF (HBGD.TO) has returned -0.49% so far this year and 84.40% over the past 12 months.


Global X Big Data & Hardware Index ETF

1D
1.84%
1M
-11.13%
YTD
-0.49%
6M
5.49%
1Y
84.40%
3Y*
43.43%
5Y*
38.80%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.80%
1M
-3.22%
YTD
-3.34%
6M
-2.48%
1Y
12.46%
3Y*
17.80%
5Y*
12.48%
10Y*
12.91%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 21, 2018, HBGD.TO's average daily return is +0.17%, while the average monthly return is +3.66%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 1.6 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Jul 2021 with a return of +193.4%, while the worst month was Jun 2018 at -100.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, HBGD.TO closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 6, 2021 with a return of +196.4%, while the worst single day was Jun 22, 2018 at -100.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202613.42%-1.27%-11.13%-0.49%
20252.01%-8.20%-11.56%0.86%17.11%12.55%3.50%4.81%21.22%20.88%-11.83%-0.54%53.48%
2024-11.47%13.97%4.93%-11.75%6.40%13.01%-2.69%-7.56%2.59%3.32%17.59%-7.95%15.92%
202327.13%1.14%7.17%-0.80%15.48%8.16%13.19%-9.89%-7.35%-3.86%18.26%25.19%129.66%
2022-14.25%-2.80%3.36%-17.52%-7.88%-22.22%14.64%-1.81%-15.99%-2.57%1.16%-9.11%-56.87%
202112.40%31.99%7.66%-6.07%-9.02%5.61%193.41%7.59%-8.11%17.59%5.60%-8.33%375.98%

Benchmark Metrics

Global X Big Data & Hardware Index ETF has an annualized alpha of 37.40%, beta of 0.89, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 22, 2018.

  • This ETF captured 408.64% of S&P 500 Index gains and 290.08% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.03 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
37.40%
Beta
0.89
0.03
Upside Capture
408.64%
Downside Capture
290.08%

Expense Ratio

HBGD.TO has an expense ratio of 0.64%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

HBGD.TO ranks 89 for risk / return — in the top 89% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


HBGD.TO Risk / Return Rank: 8989
Overall Rank
HBGD.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9191
Sharpe Ratio Rank
HBGD.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 9191
Sortino Ratio Rank
HBGD.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 8484
Omega Ratio Rank
HBGD.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 9393
Calmar Ratio Rank
HBGD.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 8787
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Big Data & Hardware Index ETF (HBGD.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


HBGD.TOBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.12

0.69

+1.43

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.69

1.06

+1.64

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.34

1.17

+0.18

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.68

1.14

+2.54

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

10.78

4.22

+6.56

Explore HBGD.TO risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Global X Big Data & Hardware Index ETF provided a 0.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.18 per share.


0.40%0.60%0.80%1.00%1.20%1.40%1.60%CA$0.00CA$0.05CA$0.10CA$0.15CA$0.2020182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018
DividendCA$0.18CA$0.18CA$0.16CA$0.17CA$0.14CA$0.23CA$0.02CA$0.04CA$0.01

Dividend yield

0.39%0.39%0.53%0.64%1.22%0.83%0.32%1.52%0.68%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X Big Data & Hardware Index ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00
2025CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.18CA$0.18
2024CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.16CA$0.16
2023CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.17CA$0.17
2022CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.14CA$0.14
2021CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.03CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.20CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.23

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global X Big Data & Hardware Index ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Global X Big Data & Hardware Index ETF was 100.00%, occurring on Oct 29, 2018. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Global X Big Data & Hardware Index ETF drawdown is 99.98%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-100%Jun 22, 201888Oct 29, 2018

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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