BMO Global Communications Index ETF (COMM) and BMO NASDAQ 100 Equity Index ETF (ZQQ) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that COMM focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Communication Services, Information Technology, and Industrials, while ZQQ leans towards Information Technology, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary. When evaluating costs, COMM features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.35% for ZQQ. Performance-wise, COMM has returned 4.2% year-to-date with -$30 M in net flows, whereas ZQQ is at 8.58% with -$56 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 | $33.44 M | $2,970.06 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.39% | 0.39% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.14% | -0.72% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | COMM | +4.65% | +3.39% | +4.20% | +20.04% | +82.27% |
ZQQ | +14.74% | +6.69% | +8.58% | +37.16% | +101.24% | |
| Flows | COMM | -$2 M | -$28 M | -$30 M | -$20 M | -$9 M |
ZQQ | +$71 M | -$21 M | -$56 M | +$151 M | +$135 M |
COMM vs ZQQ exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | BMO | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Media and Communications GTR Index - CAD | NASDAQ-100 Currency Hedged CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.00% | 0.25% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 3, 2018 | January 19, 2010 |
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