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iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF (CBO) and BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that CBO focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Banks, Power, and Insurance and reinsurance, while ZEB leans towards Finance. When evaluating costs, CBO features a management fee (MER) of 0.25%, compared to 0.25% for ZEB. Performance-wise, CBO has returned 1.21% year-to-date with +$149 M in net flows, whereas ZEB is at 32.65% with +$209 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
CBO
ZEB
| AuM | $929.91 M | $7,263.42 M |
| Management Fees | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.27% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.65% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 17, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CBO | +0.02% | +0.51% | +1.21% | +3.73% | +18.18% |
ZEB | +1.98% | +16.51% | +32.65% | +67.24% | +148.29% | |
| Flows | CBO | +$13 M | +$92 M | +$149 M | +$201 M | +$136 M |
ZEB | +$972 M | +$1,234 M | +$209 M | +$894 M | -$431 M |
CBO vs ZEB exposure
Countries
CBO
Canada
85.83%
Other
13.74%
ZEB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
CBO
Banks
26.82%
Other
13.74%
Power
9.97%
Insurance and reinsurance
8.67%
Other
40.80%
ZEB
Finance
100.00%
As of July 17, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
CBO
Coastal Gaslink Pipeline LP, 4.907% 30jun2031, CAD (C)
1.45%
Greater Toronto Airports Authority, 7.1% 4jun2031, CAD (2001-1)
1.35%
OMERS Realty, 4.96% 10feb2031, CAD
1.34%
North West Redwater Partnership, 2.8% 1jun2031, CAD (N)
1.32%
Sun Life Financial, 2.06% 1oct2035, CAD (2020-2)
1.09%
Hydro One Inc, 3.02% 5apr2029, CAD (43)
1.08%
Hydro One Inc, 1.69% 16jan2031, CAD (49)
1.07%
CA779926WF74
1.07%
CA89116C3S44
1.07%
Lower Mattagami Energy, 2.433% 14may2031, CAD (2021-1)
1.06%
ZEB
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
17.52%
Royal Bank of Canada
17.09%
Bank of Montreal
16.85%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
16.38%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
16.27%
National Bank of Canada
15.89%
Diversification
CBO
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 482 total
11.89%
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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CBO
ZEB
| Provider | iShares | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | FTSE Canada 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond TR Index - CAD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.48% | 2.29% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 25, 2009 | October 20, 2009 |
Frequently asked questions about CBO and ZEB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CBO or ZEB?
As of July 17, 2026, CBO has returned 1.21% year to date, while ZEB has returned 32.65%. ZEB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CBO or ZEB?
As of July 17, 2026, CBO manages $929.91 M in assets, while ZEB manages $7.26 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CBO and ZEB managed?
CBO is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the FTSE Canada 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond TR Index - CAD benchmark. ZEB is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do CBO and ZEB emphasize?
CBO is most exposed to Banks, Power, and Insurance and reinsurance. ZEB is most exposed to Finance.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: CBO or ZEB?
Year to date, CBO has seen +$149.33 M in net flows, compared with +$209.29 M for ZEB. ZEB has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CBO and ZEB compare?
CBO has an expense ratio of 0.27%, while ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
What are the top holdings of CBO and ZEB?
CBO's largest holdings include Coastal Gaslink Pipeline LP, 4.907% 30jun2031, CAD (C) and Greater Toronto Airports Authority, 7.1% 4jun2031, CAD (2001-1). ZEB's top holdings include The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, and Bank of Montreal.
Which ETF is more diversified: CBO or ZEB?
CBO holds 406 securities, while ZEB holds 6. On holdings count, CBO is the more diversified portfolio.
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