Evolve Automobile Innovation Index ETF (CARS) and BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that CARS focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Industrials, Technology, and Consumer Cyclicals, while ZSP leans towards Technology, Finance, and Healthcare. When evaluating costs, CARS features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, CARS has returned 3.97% year-to-date with -$3 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 16.74% with +$645 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
| AuM | $14.01 M | $25,205.84 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.58% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | -1.85% | -0.25% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CARS | -1.60% | -24.04% | +3.97% | -1.31% | +11.05% |
ZSP | +3.21% | +4.35% | +16.74% | +18.85% | +92.46% | |
| Flows | CARS | -$0 M | -$0 M | -$3 M | -$5 M | -$22 M |
ZSP | +$274 M | +$258 M | +$645 M | +$1,497 M | +$5,318 M |
CARS vs ZSP exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | Evolve ETFs | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Future Cars Index Canadian Dollar Hedged - CAD | S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.96% | 0.74% |
| Meets ESG criteria | Yes | No |
| Inception Date | September 29, 2017 | November 14, 2012 |
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