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When evaluating costs, BUFR features a management fee (MER) of 1.1%, compared to 0.25% for ZEB. Performance-wise, BUFR has returned 7.19% year-to-date with +$6 M in net flows, whereas ZEB is at 33.39% with +$258 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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BUFR
ZEB
| AuM | $19.47 M | $7,339.29 M |
| Management Fees | 1.10% | 0.25% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.11% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.62% |
Historical performance and flows
As of August 6, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BUFR | +1.23% | +2.85% | +7.19% | +12.64% | +42.29% |
ZEB | +0.10% | +15.96% | +33.39% | +68.10% | +154.65% | |
| Flows | BUFR | +$0 M | +$1 M | +$6 M | +$6 M | +$15 M |
ZEB | +$438 M | +$1,372 M | +$258 M | +$251 M | -$751 M |
BUFR vs ZEB exposure
Countries
BUFR
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
BUFR
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Finance
100.00%
As of August 6, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
BUFR
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
17.42%
Royal Bank of Canada
17.32%
Bank of Montreal
17.15%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
16.61%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
15.79%
National Bank of Canada
15.70%
Diversification
BUFR
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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BUFR
ZEB
| Provider | First Trust | 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% | 2.28% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 25, 2023 | October 20, 2009 |
Frequently asked questions about BUFR and ZEB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: BUFR or ZEB?
As of August 6, 2026, BUFR has returned 7.19% year to date, while ZEB has returned 33.39%. ZEB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: BUFR or ZEB?
As of August 6, 2026, BUFR manages $19.47 M in assets, while ZEB manages $7.34 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are BUFR and ZEB managed?
BUFR is actively managed by First Trust. 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: BUFR or ZEB?
Year to date, BUFR has seen +$5.70 M in net flows, compared with +$257.86 M for ZEB. ZEB has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of BUFR and ZEB compare?
BUFR has an expense ratio of 1.11%, while ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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