When evaluating costs, CGL.C features a management fee (MER) of 0.5%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, CGL.C has returned 10.26% year-to-date with +$42 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 2.36% with +$257 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
| AuM | $858.39 M | $21,777.05 M |
| Management Fees | 0.50% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.55% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.65% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CGL.C | -5.89% | +1.51% | +10.26% | +45.91% | +133.77% |
ZSP | +4.75% | -0.02% | +2.36% | +29.16% | +79.17% | |
| Flows | CGL.C | +$0 M | +$42 M | +$42 M | +$53 M | +$202 M |
ZSP | +$49 M | -$179 M | +$257 M | +$1,518 M | +$4,437 M |
CGL.C vs ZSP exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| 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 | No income | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 0.82% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 31, 2011 | November 14, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about CGL.C and ZSP
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