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.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
| AuM | $1.87 M | $22,359.98 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.39% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | 1.36% | -0.36% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | CIBC | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Select Index - 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 | 0.00% | 0.80% |
| Meets ESG criteria | Yes | No |
| Inception Date | November 16, 2021 | November 14, 2012 |
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