CGBI
CIBC Global Bond ex-Canada Index ETF

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

Full ZSP fund page

CIBC Global Bond ex-Canada Index ETF (CGBI) and BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that CGBI focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Sovereign, Banks, and Other sectors, while ZSP leans towards Technology, Finance, and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. When evaluating costs, CGBI features a management fee (MER) of 0.19%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, CGBI has returned 0.67% year-to-date with +$139 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 12.31% with +$395 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.

NAV Performance and Flows

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Key Data

Historical performance and flows

As of July 30, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
Perf.
CGBI
-1.15%-0.25%-0.67%+0.77%+7.34%
ZSP
-1.03%+7.09%+12.31%+20.66%+79.06%
Flows
CGBI
+$15 M+$67 M+$139 M+$231 M+$456 M
ZSP
-$100 M+$10 M+$395 M+$1,060 M+$5,261 M

CGBI vs ZSP exposure

Countries

CGBI
USA
28.70%
Other
21.31%
China
9.68%
Japan
7.45%
Other
32.86%
ZSP
USA
97.59%

Sectors

CGBI
Sovereign
49.19%
Other
21.31%
Banks
8.01%
Other
21.49%
ZSP
Technology
45.24%
Finance
13.35%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.96%
Healthcare
8.87%
Industrials
7.90%
Other
15.69%
As of July 30, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

CGBI
USA, Notes 0.875% 15nov2030, USD (F-2030)
2.96%
US91282CNC19
2.87%
USA, Notes 4.25% 28feb2029, USD (V-2029)
2.66%
USA, Notes 2.875% 15may2028, USD (C-2028)
2.02%
US912810UM89
1.88%
Japan, JGB 0.1% 20dec2028, JPY
1.64%
China, Bonds 2.8% 24mar2029, CNY
1.61%
USA, Notes 2.75% 15aug2032, USD (E-2032)
1.59%
China Development Bank, 3.09% 9aug2028, CNY
1.52%
Japan, JGB 0.4% 20sep2040, JPY
1.49%
ZSP
NVIDIA Corp.
7.39%
Apple, Inc.
6.48%
Microsoft Corp.
4.29%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.68%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.24%
Broadcom Inc.
2.76%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.60%
Micron Technology, Inc.
2.03%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.94%
Tesla, Inc.
1.81%

Diversification

CGBI
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 337 total
20.23%
ZSP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 502 total
36.20%

Characteristics

Compare
CGBI
ZSP
ProviderCIBCBMO
ManagementPassively managedPassively managed
BenchmarkMorningstar Global ex-Canada Core Bond Hedged CAD Index - CADS&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD
Replication MethodDirect (Physical)Direct (Physical)
Asset ClassFixed IncomeEquity
Dividend PolicyDistributingDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield2.81%0.77%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateSeptember 16, 2021November 14, 2012

Frequently asked questions about CGBI and ZSP

Which ETF has performed better year to date: CGBI or ZSP?
As of July 30, 2026, CGBI has returned -0.67% year to date, while ZSP has returned 12.31%. ZSP is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CGBI or ZSP?
As of July 30, 2026, CGBI manages $757.25 M in assets, while ZSP manages $24.00 B. ZSP is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CGBI and ZSP managed?
CGBI is passively managed by CIBC. It tracks the Morningstar Global ex-Canada Core Bond Hedged CAD Index - CAD benchmark. ZSP is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do CGBI and ZSP emphasize?
CGBI is most exposed to Sovereign, Banks, and Other sectors. ZSP is most exposed to Technology, Finance, and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: CGBI or ZSP?
Year to date, CGBI has seen +$139.33 M in net flows, compared with +$395.32 M for ZSP. ZSP has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CGBI and ZSP compare?
CGBI has an expense ratio of 0.23%, while ZSP has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
What are the top holdings of CGBI and ZSP?
CGBI's largest holdings include USA, Notes 0.875% 15nov2030, USD (F-2030) and USA, Notes 4.25% 28feb2029, USD (V-2029). ZSP's top holdings include NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc., and Alphabet, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: CGBI or ZSP?
CGBI holds 299 securities, while ZSP holds 495. On holdings count, ZSP is the more diversified portfolio.

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