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When evaluating costs, CIEM features a management fee (MER) of 0.85%, compared to 0.25% for ZEB. Performance-wise, CIEM has returned 26.17% year-to-date with -$52 M in net flows, whereas ZEB is at 31.77% with +$486 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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CIEM
ZEB
| AuM | $144.81 M | $7,454.60 M |
| Management Fees | 0.85% | 0.25% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.07% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.54% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 4, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CIEM | +3.07% | -4.18% | +26.17% | +40.97% | +84.52% |
ZEB | -0.76% | +8.80% | +31.77% | +53.68% | +160.10% | |
| Flows | CIEM | -$3 M | -$21 M | -$52 M | -$14 M | -$24 M |
ZEB | +$438 M | +$1,668 M | +$486 M | +$876 M | -$278 M |
CIEM vs ZEB exposure
Countries
CIEM
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
CIEM
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Finance
100.00%
As of September 4, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
CIEM
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Royal Bank of Canada
17.39%
Bank of Montreal
17.03%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
16.96%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
16.51%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
16.09%
National Bank of Canada
16.03%
Diversification
CIEM
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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CIEM
ZEB
| Provider | CI | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.66% | 2.32% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | August 31, 2021 | October 20, 2009 |
Frequently asked questions about CIEM and ZEB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CIEM or ZEB?
As of September 4, 2026, CIEM has returned 26.17% year to date, while ZEB has returned 31.77%. ZEB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CIEM or ZEB?
As of September 4, 2026, CIEM manages $144.81 M in assets, while ZEB manages $7.45 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CIEM and ZEB managed?
CIEM is actively managed by CI. It does not track an index. 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: CIEM or ZEB?
Year to date, CIEM has seen -$52.42 M in net flows, compared with +$485.70 M for ZEB. ZEB has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CIEM and ZEB compare?
CIEM has an expense ratio of 1.07%, while ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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