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When evaluating costs, BTCQ features a management fee (MER) of 1.25%, compared to 0.55% for ZUT. Performance-wise, BTCQ has returned 27.74% year-to-date with -$5 M in net flows, whereas ZUT is at 19.01% with -$67 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
BTCQ
ZUT
| AuM | $147.58 M | $891.48 M |
| Management Fees | 1.25% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.47% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.88% | -0.90% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 8, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BTCQ | -20.85% | -8.17% | -27.74% | -42.36% | +127.68% |
ZUT | +2.79% | +9.35% | +19.01% | +28.50% | +44.66% | |
| Flows | BTCQ | -$1 M | -$1 M | -$5 M | -$12 M | -$52 M |
ZUT | -$4 M | +$16 M | -$67 M | +$134 M | +$240 M |
BTCQ vs ZUT exposure
Countries
BTCQ
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Canada
85.23%
Bermuda
14.77%
Sectors
BTCQ
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Utilities
100.00%
As of June 8, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
BTCQ
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
BORALEX
10.04%
NORTHLAND POWER
8.09%
ALTAGAS
8.08%
BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE PARTNERS
7.87%
ATCO
7.62%
CAPITAL POWER
7.57%
EMERA
7.48%
ALGONQUIN POWER
7.47%
CANADIAN UTILITIES
7.43%
FORTIS
7.23%
Diversification
BTCQ
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 13 total
78.87%
Characteristics
Compare
BTCQ
ZUT
| Provider | 3iQ | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | MarketVector Bitcoin Benchmark Rate - USD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Cryptocurrencies | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Capitalization | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 2.80% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 31, 2021 | January 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about BTCQ and ZUT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: BTCQ or ZUT?
As of June 8, 2026, BTCQ has returned -27.74% year to date, while ZUT has returned 19.01%. ZUT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: BTCQ or ZUT?
As of June 8, 2026, BTCQ manages $147.58 M in assets, while ZUT manages $891.48 M. ZUT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are BTCQ and ZUT managed?
BTCQ is passively managed by 3iQ. It tracks the MarketVector Bitcoin Benchmark Rate - USD benchmark. ZUT is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: BTCQ or ZUT?
Year to date, BTCQ has seen -$4.72 M in net flows, compared with -$67.36 M for ZUT. BTCQ has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of BTCQ and ZUT compare?
BTCQ has an expense ratio of 1.47%, while ZUT has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
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