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When evaluating costs, BOND features a management fee (MER) of 0.75%, compared to 0.08% for ZAG. Performance-wise, BOND has returned 0.97% year-to-date with +$6 M in net flows, whereas ZAG is at 0.87% with +$106 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
BOND
ZAG
| AuM | $140.74 M | $12,302.54 M |
| Management Fees | 0.75% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.74% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 24, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BOND | +1.58% | -0.19% | +0.97% | +1.98% | - |
ZAG | +1.50% | +0.07% | +0.87% | +2.90% | +11.01% | |
| Flows | BOND | -$8 M | +$5 M | +$6 M | -$35 M | - |
ZAG | +$30 M | +$65 M | +$106 M | +$1,629 M | +$6,009 M |
BOND vs ZAG exposure
Countries
BOND
Exposure data will be available soon
ZAG
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
BOND
Exposure data will be available soon
ZAG
Municipal
29.15%
Sovereign
25.83%
Other
14.55%
Government agencies
9.37%
Other
21.10%
As of April 24, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
BOND
Exposure data will be available soon
ZAG
Canada, Bonds 3% 1jun2034, CAD
4.29%
Canada, Bond 2.25 1jun2029 10Y
3.59%
Province of Quebec, 2.75% 1sep2028, CAD (B124)
2.92%
Canada Housing Trust, 1.1% 15mar2031, CAD (95)
2.65%
Canada, Bond 2.75 1dec2048 30Y
2.46%
Province of Quebec, 3.5% 1dec2048, CAD (B117)
2.41%
Canada, Bonds 4% 1mar2029, CAD
2.27%
Canada Housing Trust, 3.55% 15sep2032, CAD (107)
2.22%
Bank of Montreal, 3.19% 1mar2028, CAD
2.20%
Province of Ontario, 2.9% 2jun2028, CAD (DMTN238)
2.20%
Diversification
BOND
Exposure data will be available soon
ZAG
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 86 total
27.20%
Characteristics
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BOND
ZAG
| Provider | Evolve ETFs | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | FTSE Canada Universe Bond TR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | Fixed Income |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 11.31% | 3.46% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 4, 2023 | January 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about BOND and ZAG
Which ETF has performed better year to date: BOND or ZAG?
As of April 24, 2026, BOND has returned 0.97% year to date, while ZAG has returned 0.87%. BOND is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: BOND or ZAG?
As of April 24, 2026, BOND manages $140.74 M in assets, while ZAG manages $12.30 B. ZAG is the larger fund by AUM.
How are BOND and ZAG managed?
BOND is actively managed by Evolve ETFs. It does not track an index. ZAG is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the FTSE Canada Universe Bond TR Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: BOND or ZAG?
Year to date, BOND has seen +$5.59 M in net flows, compared with +$105.84 M for ZAG. ZAG has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of BOND and ZAG compare?
BOND has an expense ratio of 0.74%, while ZAG has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
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