CIBC 2027 Investment Grade Bond Fund (CTBC) and BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that CTBC focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Banks, Real estate investment and services, and Power, while ZSP leans towards Technology, Finance, and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. When evaluating costs, CTBC features a management fee (MER) of 0.15%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, CTBC has returned 1.43% year-to-date with +$33 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 12.12% with +$452 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 | $84.56 M | $24,019.24 M |
| Management Fees | 0.15% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.23% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.10% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CTBC | +0.16% | +0.81% | +1.43% | +3.11% | - |
ZSP | -0.76% | +7.54% | +12.12% | +20.57% | +78.36% | |
| Flows | CTBC | +$12 M | +$27 M | +$33 M | +$56 M | - |
ZSP | -$49 M | +$158 M | +$452 M | +$1,165 M | +$5,261 M |
CTBC vs ZSP exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | CIBC | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.83% | 0.77% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | July 16, 2024 | November 14, 2012 |
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