Global X S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index Corporate Class ETF (HXE.TO) Alternatives

Global X S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index Corporate Class ETF (HXE.TO) belongs to the Energy Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with HXE.TO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.

Cheapest Alternatives to HXE.TO

HXE.TO charges 0.27% annually. Among ETFs in the Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among HXE.TO alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
ZEO.TO	BMO Equal Weight Oil & Gas Index ETF	0.60%	Oct 20, 2009	HXE.TO vs ZEO.TO
OILY.TO	Evolve Canadian Energy Enhanced Yield Index Fund E...	0.60%	Mar 26, 2025	HXE.TO vs OILY.TO
XBM.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Global Base Metals Index ETF	0.60%	Apr 12, 2011	HXE.TO vs XBM.TO
ZMT.TO	BMO S&P/TSX Equal Weight Global Base Metals (CAD H...	0.61%	Oct 20, 2009	HXE.TO vs ZMT.TO
XEG.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF	0.61%	Mar 19, 2001	HXE.TO vs XEG.TO

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HXE.TO

Among ETFs in the Energy Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	Inception
XEG.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF	92	Mar 19, 2001	HXE.TO vs XEG.TO
ZMT.TO	BMO S&P/TSX Equal Weight Global Base Metals (CAD H...	91	Oct 20, 2009	HXE.TO vs ZMT.TO
CIF.TO	iShares Global Infrastructure Index ETF	91	Aug 27, 2008	HXE.TO vs CIF.TO
XBM.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Global Base Metals Index ETF	90	Apr 12, 2011	HXE.TO vs XBM.TO
ZEO.TO	BMO Equal Weight Oil & Gas Index ETF	87	Oct 20, 2009	HXE.TO vs ZEO.TO

Top Performing HXE.TO Alternatives (YTD)

HXE.TO alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
XEG.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF	41.93%	Mar 19, 2001	HXE.TO vs XEG.TO
NNRG.NEO	Ninepoint Energy ETF	37.70%	May 11, 2021	HXE.TO vs NNRG.NEO
ZWEN.TO	BMO Covered Call Energy ETF	31.77%	Jan 23, 2023	HXE.TO vs ZWEN.TO
ZEO.TO	BMO Equal Weight Oil & Gas Index ETF	31.54%	Oct 20, 2009	HXE.TO vs ZEO.TO
EMAX.TO	Hamilton Energy YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	31.32%	Feb 6, 2024	HXE.TO vs EMAX.TO

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HXE.TO

HXE.TO alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
ENCC.TO	Global X Canadian Oil and Gas Equity Covered Call ...	17.36%	Apr 11, 2011	HXE.TO vs ENCC.TO
CIF.TO	iShares Global Infrastructure Index ETF	17.49%	Aug 27, 2008	HXE.TO vs CIF.TO
ZEO.TO	BMO Equal Weight Oil & Gas Index ETF	19.50%	Oct 20, 2009	HXE.TO vs ZEO.TO
ZWEN.TO	BMO Covered Call Energy ETF	21.06%	Jan 23, 2023	HXE.TO vs ZWEN.TO
OILY.TO	Evolve Canadian Energy Enhanced Yield Index Fund E...	24.63%	Mar 26, 2025	HXE.TO vs OILY.TO

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HXE.TO

HXE.TO alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
CIF.TO	iShares Global Infrastructure Index ETF	-11.10%	Aug 27, 2008	HXE.TO vs CIF.TO
ENCC.TO	Global X Canadian Oil and Gas Equity Covered Call ...	-16.61%	Apr 11, 2011	HXE.TO vs ENCC.TO
ZEO.TO	BMO Equal Weight Oil & Gas Index ETF	-17.62%	Oct 20, 2009	HXE.TO vs ZEO.TO
ZWEN.TO	BMO Covered Call Energy ETF	-18.75%	Jan 23, 2023	HXE.TO vs ZWEN.TO
NNRG.NEO	Ninepoint Energy ETF	-20.22%	May 11, 2021	HXE.TO vs NNRG.NEO

Other ETFs from Global X

Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
CASH.TO	Global X High Interest Savings ETF	Money Market	99	0.35%	Nov 1, 2021	HXE.TO vs CASH.TO
CBIL.TO	Global X 0-3 Month T-Bill ETF	Canadian Government Bonds	99	0.30%	Apr 12, 2023	HXE.TO vs CBIL.TO
QQCL.TO	Global X Enhanced NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income	48	-4.67%	Oct 10, 2023	HXE.TO vs QQCL.TO
HXS.TO	Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF	S&P 500	45	-3.28%	Nov 30, 2010	HXE.TO vs HXS.TO
HXT.TO	Global X S&P/TSX 60 Corporate Class ETF	Canada Equities	93	2.91%	Sep 14, 2010	HXE.TO vs HXT.TO
HSAV.TO	Global X Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETF	Bank Loan	96	1.13%	Feb 5, 2020	HXE.TO vs HSAV.TO
HBNK.TO	Global X Equal Weight Banks Index ETF	Financials Equities	98	1.67%	Jul 5, 2023	HXE.TO vs HBNK.TO
CHPS.TO	Global X Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Ind...	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	93	6.25%	Jun 21, 2021	HXE.TO vs CHPS.TO
USCL.TO	Global X Enhanced S&P 500 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income, S&P 500	30	-5.43%	Jul 5, 2023	HXE.TO vs USCL.TO
QQCC.TO	Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income	48	-3.61%	Sep 13, 2011	HXE.TO vs QQCC.TO

Often Compared With HXE.TO

What investors most often compare with HXE.TO, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
VDY.TO	Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index E...	Dividend	97	9.07%	Nov 2, 2012	HXE.TO vs VDY.TO
EFX.TO	Enerflex Ltd.		97	37.72%	—	HXE.TO vs EFX.TO
CEW.TO	iShares Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETF	Financials Equities	94	-0.53%	Feb 6, 2008	HXE.TO vs CEW.TO
VCN.TO	Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF	Canada Equities	93	3.62%	Aug 2, 2013	HXE.TO vs VCN.TO
XLE	State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF	Energy Equities	73	37.91%	Dec 16, 1998	HXE.TO vs XLE

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