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When evaluating costs, CGL features a management fee (MER) of 0.5%, compared to 0.25% for ZEB. Performance-wise, CGL has returned 8.65% year-to-date with +$189 M in net flows, whereas ZEB is at 13.08% with -$891 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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CGL
ZEB
| AuM | $2,631.41 M | $5,304.44 M |
| Management Fees | 0.50% | 0.25% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.55% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.60% |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 24, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CGL | +6.59% | -7.91% | +8.65% | +38.95% | +125.72% |
ZEB | +13.61% | +12.34% | +13.08% | +66.74% | +115.59% | |
| Flows | CGL | +$10 M | +$144 M | +$189 M | +$380 M | +$732 M |
ZEB | -$49 M | -$887 M | -$891 M | -$1,994 M | -$1,298 M |
CGL vs ZEB exposure
Countries
CGL
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
CGL
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Financials
100.00%
As of April 24, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
CGL
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
ROYAL BK CANADA
17.14%
TORONTO DOMINION
17.02%
BNS
16.62%
BANK OF MONTREAL
16.48%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
16.40%
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
16.33%
Diversification
CGL
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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CGL
ZEB
| Provider | iShares | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Commodity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 2.65% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 28, 2009 | October 20, 2009 |
Frequently asked questions about CGL and ZEB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CGL or ZEB?
As of April 24, 2026, CGL has returned 8.65% year to date, while ZEB has returned 13.08%. ZEB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CGL or ZEB?
As of April 24, 2026, CGL manages $2.63 B in assets, while ZEB manages $5.30 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CGL and ZEB managed?
CGL is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD 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: CGL or ZEB?
Year to date, CGL has seen +$188.96 M in net flows, compared with -$891.04 M for ZEB. CGL has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CGL and ZEB compare?
CGL has an expense ratio of 0.55%, while ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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