CCLN
CIBC Clean Energy Index ETF

Full CCLN fund page
VS
ZSP
BMO S&P 500 Index ETF

Full ZSP fund page

CIBC Clean Energy Index ETF (CCLN) and BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that CCLN focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Utilities, Industrials, and Information Technology, while ZSP leans towards Information Technology, Financials, and Communication Services. When evaluating costs, CCLN features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, CCLN has returned 8.65% year-to-date with +$1 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 4.5% with +$385 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.

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Key Data

Historical performance and flows

As of April 30, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
Perf.
CCLN
+7.87%+0.22%+8.65%+55.71%-12.11%
ZSP
+10.87%+3.86%+4.50%+28.78%+79.09%
Flows
CCLN
+$0 M+$0 M+$1 M+$0 M+$0 M
ZSP
+$157 M+$17 M+$385 M+$1,440 M+$4,608 M

CCLN vs ZSP exposure

Countries

CCLN
USA
74.03%
Other
10.76%
Canada
9.28%
ZSP
USA
96.98%

Sectors

CCLN
Utilities
23.86%
Industrials
21.51%
Information Technology
13.70%
Other
13.19%
Consumer Discretionary
10.80%
Other
16.95%
ZSP
Information Technology
33.63%
Financials
10.49%
Communication Services
10.10%
Consumer Discretionary
9.94%
Health Care
9.40%
Industrials
8.34%
Other
18.10%
As of April 30, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

CCLN
ALBEMARLE
5.12%
NORTHLAND POWER
4.97%
BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE PARTNERS
4.97%
FIRST SOLAR
4.82%
ORMAT TECHNOLOGIES
4.78%
HNN ARMSTRNG S/D
4.73%
ITRON
4.54%
RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE
4.52%
CLEARWAY ENERGY INC
4.35%
ENPHASE ENERGY
4.34%
ZSP
NVIDIA
7.39%
APPLE
6.67%
MICROSOFT-T
4.90%
AMAZON.COM INC
3.61%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.93%
BROADCOM LIMITED
2.56%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.35%
META PLATFORMS
2.16%
TESLA
1.84%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
1.60%

Diversification

CCLN
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 34 total
47.15%
ZSP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 502 total
36.04%

Characteristics

Compare
CCLN
ZSP
ProviderCIBCBMO
ManagementPassively managedPassively managed
BenchmarkCIBC Atlas Clean Energy Select Index - CADS&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD
Replication MethodDirect (Physical)Direct (Physical)
Asset ClassEquityEquity
Dividend PolicyDistributingDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield0.00%0.80%
Meets ESG criteriaYesNo
Inception DateNovember 16, 2021November 14, 2012

Frequently asked questions about CCLN and ZSP

Which ETF has performed better year to date: CCLN or ZSP?
As of April 30, 2026, CCLN has returned 8.65% year to date, while ZSP has returned 4.50%. CCLN is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CCLN or ZSP?
As of April 30, 2026, CCLN manages $1.87 M in assets, while ZSP manages $22.36 B. ZSP is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CCLN and ZSP managed?
CCLN is passively managed by CIBC. It tracks the CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Select Index - CAD benchmark. ZSP is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do CCLN and ZSP emphasize?
CCLN is most exposed to Utilities, Industrials, and Information Technology. ZSP is most exposed to Information Technology, Financials, and Communication Services.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: CCLN or ZSP?
Year to date, CCLN has seen +$0.97 M in net flows, compared with +$384.88 M for ZSP. ZSP has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CCLN and ZSP compare?
CCLN has an expense ratio of 0.39%, while ZSP has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
What are the top holdings of CCLN and ZSP?
CCLN's largest holdings include ALBEMARLE, NORTHLAND POWER, and BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE PARTNERS. ZSP's top holdings include NVIDIA, APPLE, and ALPHABET INC-CL.
Which ETF is more diversified: CCLN or ZSP?
CCLN holds 34 securities, while ZSP holds 477. On holdings count, ZSP is the more diversified portfolio.

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