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When evaluating costs, BEPR features a management fee (MER) of 2.35%, compared to 0.15% for ZMBS. Performance-wise, BEPR has returned 1.98% year-to-date with -$10 M in net flows, whereas ZMBS is at 1.05% with +$5 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
Compare
BEPR
ZMBS
| AuM | $56.32 M | $439.74 M |
| Management Fees | 2.35% | 0.15% |
| Exp. ratio | 3.53% | 0.17% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 25, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BEPR | -2.36% | -1.91% | -1.98% | -1.22% | +26.87% |
ZMBS | -0.53% | -0.30% | +1.05% | +1.62% | +13.60% | |
| Flows | BEPR | -$1 M | -$1 M | -$10 M | -$9 M | +$3 M |
ZMBS | -$9 M | -$18 M | +$5 M | +$24 M | +$137 M |
BEPR vs ZMBS exposure
Countries
BEPR
USA
67.23%
Canada
9.88%
United Kingdom
7.64%
Other
15.25%
ZMBS
Other
100.00%
Sectors
BEPR
Finance
77.75%
Utilities
15.10%
Other
7.16%
ZMBS
Other
100.00%
As of September 25, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
BEPR
Delphi Financial Group, 7.376% 15may2037, USD
5.48%
Metlife, 10.75% 1aug2069, USD
3.64%
Provident Financing Trust I, 7.405% 15mar2038, USD
3.44%
Liberty Mutual Insurance, 7.697% 15oct2097, USD
2.70%
Everest Reinsurance Holdings, 6.6% 1may2067, USD
2.39%
Fifth Third Bancorp
2.38%
ING Groep, 7.5% perp., USD
2.19%
Liberty Mutual Group, 7.8% 7mar2087, USD
1.82%
Zions Bancorporation, 6.816% 19nov2035, USD
1.47%
Lincoln National, FRN 17may2066, USD
1.42%
ZMBS
CA62989ZXQ58
12.50%
CA62978ZSZ40
9.71%
CA62976Z7R73
8.91%
CA62985ZGG06
6.71%
CA62973Z7C36
5.69%
CA62992ZXE73
4.91%
CA62969ZJ282
4.88%
CA62976ZU425
4.49%
CA62972ZWF93
4.48%
CA62982ZQC19
3.96%
Diversification
BEPR
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 177 total
26.90%
ZMBS
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 35 total
66.23%
Characteristics
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BEPR
ZMBS
| Provider | Brompton Group | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | FTSE Canada NHA MBS 975 GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity, Fixed Income | Fixed Income |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 9.15% | 2.99% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | November 26, 2021 | February 11, 2020 |
Frequently asked questions about BEPR and ZMBS
Which ETF has performed better year to date: BEPR or ZMBS?
As of September 25, 2026, BEPR has returned -1.98% year to date, while ZMBS has returned 1.05%. ZMBS is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: BEPR or ZMBS?
As of September 25, 2026, BEPR manages $56.32 M in assets, while ZMBS manages $439.74 M. ZMBS is the larger fund by AUM.
How are BEPR and ZMBS managed?
BEPR is actively managed by Brompton Group. It does not track an index. ZMBS is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the FTSE Canada NHA MBS 975 GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: BEPR or ZMBS?
Year to date, BEPR has seen -$10.11 M in net flows, compared with +$4.64 M for ZMBS. ZMBS has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of BEPR and ZMBS compare?
BEPR has an expense ratio of 3.53%, while ZMBS has an expense ratio of 0.17%.
Which ETF is more diversified: BEPR or ZMBS?
BEPR holds 170 securities, while ZMBS holds 1. On holdings count, BEPR is the more diversified portfolio.
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