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When evaluating costs, BGU features a management fee (MER) of 0.7%, compared to 0.25% for ZEB. Performance-wise, BGU has returned 7.12% year-to-date with -$22 M in net flows, whereas ZEB is at 35.79% with +$267 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
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BGU
ZEB
| AuM | $87.03 M | $7,493.90 M |
| Management Fees | 0.70% | 0.25% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.85% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.65% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 17, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BGU | +0.81% | +5.78% | +7.12% | +10.59% | +47.50% |
ZEB | +6.04% | +19.90% | +35.79% | +71.33% | +157.89% | |
| Flows | BGU | -$3 M | -$8 M | -$22 M | -$89 M | -$209 M |
ZEB | +$1,233 M | +$1,278 M | +$267 M | +$768 M | -$484 M |
BGU vs ZEB exposure
Countries
BGU
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
BGU
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Finance
100.00%
As of July 17, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
BGU
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
17.52%
Royal Bank of Canada
17.09%
Bank of Montreal
16.85%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
16.38%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
16.27%
National Bank of Canada
15.89%
Diversification
BGU
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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BGU
ZEB
| Provider | Bristol Gate | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 2.23% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 21, 2018 | October 20, 2009 |
Frequently asked questions about BGU and ZEB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: BGU or ZEB?
As of July 17, 2026, BGU has returned 7.12% year to date, while ZEB has returned 35.79%. ZEB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: BGU or ZEB?
As of July 17, 2026, BGU manages $87.03 M in assets, while ZEB manages $7.49 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are BGU and ZEB managed?
BGU is actively managed by Bristol Gate. It does not track an index. ZEB is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: BGU or ZEB?
Year to date, BGU has seen -$22.40 M in net flows, compared with +$266.52 M for ZEB. ZEB has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of BGU and ZEB compare?
BGU has an expense ratio of 0.85%, while ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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