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When evaluating costs, CESG features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, CESG has returned 22.92% year-to-date with +$0 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 14.37% with +$458 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
ZSP
| AuM | $10.75 M | $24,506.28 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.39% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.17% | -0.25% |
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% |
ZSP | -1.76% | +1.99% | +14.37% | +21.17% | +79.58% | |
| Flows | CESG | +$0 M | +$0 M | +$0 M | -$1 M | -$2 M |
ZSP | +$63 M | +$125 M | +$458 M | +$892 M | +$5,270 M |
CESG vs ZSP exposure
Countries
CESG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
USA
96.51%
Sectors
CESG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Technology
44.85%
Finance
14.06%
Healthcare
8.98%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.97%
Industrials
7.63%
Other
15.53%
As of September 3, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
CESG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Apple, Inc.
7.66%
NVIDIA Corp.
7.39%
Microsoft Corp.
5.24%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.61%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.07%
Broadcom Inc.
2.88%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.47%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.85%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.55%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.47%
Diversification
CESG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 502 total
37.19%
Characteristics
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CESG
ZSP
| Provider | CI | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | MSCI World ESG Select Impact ex Fossil Fuels 100% hedged to CAD 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 | 1.27% | 0.76% |
| Meets ESG criteria | Yes | No |
| Inception Date | September 12, 2019 | November 14, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about CESG and ZSP
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CESG or ZSP?
As of September 3, 2026, CESG has returned 22.92% year to date, while ZSP has returned 14.37%. CESG is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CESG or ZSP?
As of September 3, 2026, CESG manages $10.75 M in assets, while ZSP manages $24.51 B. ZSP is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CESG and ZSP 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. ZSP is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: CESG or ZSP?
Year to date, CESG has seen +$0.00 M in net flows, compared with +$457.96 M for ZSP. ZSP has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CESG and ZSP compare?
CESG has an expense ratio of 0.39%, while ZSP has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
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