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Avantis CIBC U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (CAUV) and BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that CAUV focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Finance, Energy, and Consumer Cyclicals, while ZEB leans towards Finance. When evaluating costs, CAUV features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.25% for ZEB. 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
CAUV
ZEB
| AuM | $56.02 M | $6,918.89 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.25% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.35% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.51% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 15, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CAUV | -1.09% | -1.45% | - | - | - |
ZEB | -0.38% | -5.07% | +29.29% | +45.06% | +164.94% | |
| Flows | CAUV | +$4 M | +$17 M | - | - | - |
ZEB | -$450 M | -$94 M | +$114 M | +$753 M | -$879 M |
CAUV vs ZEB exposure
Countries
CAUV
USA
94.20%
ZEB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
CAUV
Finance
28.36%
Energy
15.49%
Consumer Cyclicals
13.25%
Non-Energy Materials
9.90%
Industrials
9.86%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
7.26%
Other
15.89%
ZEB
Finance
100.00%
As of October 15, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
CAUV
SM Energy Co.
1.23%
Fluor Corp.
1.05%
Matson, Inc.
1.03%
Kirby Corp.
1.01%
Paycom Software, Inc.
0.95%
Lantheus Holdings, Inc.
0.91%
The Mosaic Co.
0.90%
Ingredion, Inc.
0.88%
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.
0.86%
GATX Corp.
0.85%
ZEB
The Bank of Nova Scotia
17.59%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
17.41%
Royal Bank of Canada
17.16%
Bank of Montreal
16.64%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
15.79%
National Bank of Canada
15.42%
Diversification
CAUV
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 661 total
9.67%
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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CAUV
ZEB
| Provider | CIBC | 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 | - | 2.38% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 20, 2026 | October 20, 2009 |
Frequently asked questions about CAUV and ZEB
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CAUV or ZEB?
As of October 15, 2026, CAUV manages $56.02 M in assets, while ZEB manages $6.92 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CAUV and ZEB managed?
CAUV is actively managed by CIBC. It does not track an index. ZEB is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do CAUV and ZEB emphasize?
CAUV is most exposed to Finance, Energy, and Consumer Cyclicals. ZEB is most exposed to Finance.
How do the fees of CAUV and ZEB compare?
CAUV has an expense ratio of 0.35%, while ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
What are the top holdings of CAUV and ZEB?
CAUV's largest holdings include SM Energy Co., Fluor Corp., and Matson, Inc.. ZEB's top holdings include The Bank of Nova Scotia, The Toronto-Dominion Bank, and Royal Bank of Canada.
Which ETF is more diversified: CAUV or ZEB?
CAUV holds 655 securities, while ZEB holds 6. On holdings count, CAUV is the more diversified portfolio.
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