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When evaluating costs, BND features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.25% for ZEB. Performance-wise, BND has returned 1.04% year-to-date with -$296 M in net flows, whereas ZEB is at 25.29% with -$1,134 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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BND
ZEB
| AuM | $969.22 M | $5,581.28 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.25% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.43% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.62% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 11, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BND | +0.35% | +1.15% | +1.04% | +5.02% | +22.63% |
ZEB | +8.46% | +23.65% | +25.29% | +67.84% | +147.83% | |
| Flows | BND | -$456 M | -$443 M | -$296 M | -$61 M | +$480 M |
ZEB | -$103 M | -$237 M | -$1,134 M | -$935 M | -$1,914 M |
BND vs ZEB exposure
Countries
BND
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
BND
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Financials
100.00%
As of June 11, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
BND
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
TORONTO DOMINION
17.02%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
16.89%
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
16.73%
ROYAL BK CANADA
16.71%
BNS
16.37%
BANK OF MONTREAL
16.28%
Diversification
BND
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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BND
ZEB
| Provider | Purpose Investments | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 5.37% | 2.41% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 28, 2015 | October 20, 2009 |
Frequently asked questions about BND and ZEB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: BND or ZEB?
As of June 11, 2026, BND has returned 1.04% year to date, while ZEB has returned 25.29%. ZEB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: BND or ZEB?
As of June 11, 2026, BND manages $969.22 M in assets, while ZEB manages $5.58 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are BND and ZEB managed?
BND is actively managed by Purpose Investments. 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: BND or ZEB?
Year to date, BND has seen -$295.79 M in net flows, compared with -$1,133.77 M for ZEB. BND has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of BND and ZEB compare?
BND has an expense ratio of 0.43%, while ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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