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When evaluating costs, CQLI features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, CQLI has returned 6.38% year-to-date with +$36 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 4.5% with +$385 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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CQLI
ZSP
| AuM | $650.07 M | $22,359.98 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.45% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.36% |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 30, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CQLI | +1.63% | +4.10% | +6.38% | +14.44% | +50.85% |
ZSP | +10.87% | +3.86% | +4.50% | +28.78% | +79.09% | |
| Flows | CQLI | +$36 M | +$39 M | +$36 M | +$52 M | +$556 M |
ZSP | +$157 M | +$17 M | +$385 M | +$1,440 M | +$4,608 M |
CQLI vs ZSP exposure
Countries
CQLI
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
USA
96.98%
Sectors
CQLI
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 30, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
CQLI
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
CQLI
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 502 total
36.04%
Characteristics
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CQLI
ZSP
| Provider | CIBC | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 2.80% | 0.80% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | November 16, 2021 | November 14, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about CQLI and ZSP
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CQLI or ZSP?
As of April 30, 2026, CQLI has returned 6.38% year to date, while ZSP has returned 4.50%. CQLI is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CQLI or ZSP?
As of April 30, 2026, CQLI manages $650.07 M in assets, while ZSP manages $22.36 B. ZSP is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CQLI and ZSP managed?
CQLI is actively managed by CIBC. It does not track an index. 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: CQLI or ZSP?
Year to date, CQLI has seen +$35.87 M in net flows, compared with +$384.88 M for ZSP. ZSP has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CQLI and ZSP compare?
CQLI has an expense ratio of 0.45%, while ZSP has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
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