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When evaluating costs, CESG features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.25% for ZEB. Performance-wise, CESG has returned 22.92% year-to-date with +$0 M in net flows, whereas ZEB is at 32.36% with +$425 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
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CESG
ZEB
| AuM | $10.75 M | $7,427.67 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.25% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.39% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.17% | -0.54% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 3, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CESG | +2.04% | +1.71% | +22.92% | +26.55% | +24.05% |
ZEB | -0.32% | +11.06% | +32.36% | +55.47% | +161.28% | |
| Flows | CESG | +$0 M | +$0 M | +$0 M | -$1 M | -$2 M |
ZEB | +$377 M | +$1,600 M | +$425 M | +$761 M | -$338 M |
CESG vs ZEB exposure
Countries
CESG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
CESG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Finance
100.00%
As of September 3, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
CESG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Royal Bank of Canada
17.39%
Bank of Montreal
17.03%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
16.96%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
16.51%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
16.09%
National Bank of Canada
16.03%
Diversification
CESG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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CESG
ZEB
| Provider | CI | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | MSCI World ESG Select Impact ex Fossil Fuels 100% hedged to CAD Index - CAD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.27% | 2.31% |
| Meets ESG criteria | Yes | No |
| Inception Date | September 12, 2019 | October 20, 2009 |
Frequently asked questions about CESG and ZEB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CESG or ZEB?
As of September 3, 2026, CESG has returned 22.92% year to date, while ZEB has returned 32.36%. ZEB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CESG or ZEB?
As of September 3, 2026, CESG manages $10.75 M in assets, while ZEB manages $7.43 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CESG and ZEB managed?
CESG is passively managed by CI. It tracks the MSCI World ESG Select Impact ex Fossil Fuels 100% hedged to CAD Index - CAD benchmark. ZEB is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: CESG or ZEB?
Year to date, CESG has seen +$0.00 M in net flows, compared with +$425.30 M for ZEB. ZEB has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CESG and ZEB compare?
CESG has an expense ratio of 0.39%, while ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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