When evaluating costs, CGL features a management fee (MER) of 0.5%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, CGL has returned 8.65% year-to-date with +$189 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 4.37% with +$294 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
Compare
CGL
ZSP
| AuM | $2,631.41 M | $22,242.75 M |
| Management Fees | 0.50% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.55% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.65% |
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% |
ZSP | +10.70% | +3.43% | +4.37% | +29.29% | +79.68% | |
| Flows | CGL | +$10 M | +$144 M | +$189 M | +$380 M | +$732 M |
ZSP | +$86 M | -$142 M | +$294 M | +$1,375 M | +$4,551 M |
CGL vs ZSP exposure
Countries
CGL
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
USA
96.98%
Sectors
CGL
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Information Technology
33.63%
Financials
10.49%
Communication Services
10.10%
Consumer Discretionary
9.94%
Health Care
9.40%
Industrials
8.34%
Other
18.10%
As of April 24, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
CGL
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
NVIDIA
7.39%
APPLE
6.67%
MICROSOFT-T
4.90%
AMAZON.COM INC
3.61%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.93%
BROADCOM LIMITED
2.56%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.35%
META PLATFORMS
2.16%
TESLA
1.84%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
1.60%
Diversification
CGL
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 502 total
36.04%
Characteristics
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CGL
ZSP
| Provider | iShares | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD | S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Commodity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 0.80% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 28, 2009 | November 14, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about CGL and ZSP
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CGL or ZSP?
As of April 24, 2026, CGL has returned 8.65% year to date, while ZSP has returned 4.37%. CGL is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CGL or ZSP?
As of April 24, 2026, CGL manages $2.63 B in assets, while ZSP manages $22.24 B. ZSP is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CGL and ZSP managed?
CGL is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD 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: CGL or ZSP?
Year to date, CGL has seen +$188.96 M in net flows, compared with +$294.00 M for ZSP. ZSP has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CGL and ZSP compare?
CGL has an expense ratio of 0.55%, while ZSP has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
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