CTBC
CIBC 2027 Investment Grade Bond Fund

Full CTBC fund page
VS
ZSP
BMO S&P 500 Index ETF

Full ZSP fund page

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

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Key Data

Historical performance and flows

As of July 28, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
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

CTBC
Canada
88.82%
Other
11.18%
ZSP
USA
97.59%

Sectors

CTBC
Banks
19.19%
Real estate investment and services
17.27%
Other
63.54%
ZSP
Technology
45.24%
Finance
13.35%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.96%
Healthcare
8.87%
Industrials
7.90%
Other
15.69%
As of July 28, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

CTBC
Ontario Teachers Finance Trust, 1.1% 19oct2027, CAD
5.48%
John Deere Financial Inc., 1.34% 8sep2027, CAD
5.18%
Bank of Nova Scotia, 1.4% 1nov2027, CAD
4.98%
Dream Industrial REIT, 2.057% 17jun2027, CAD
4.92%
Heathrow Funding, 2.694% 13oct2027, CAD (MPLE, ABS)
4.85%
Bell Canada, 1.65% 16aug2027, CAD (M-53)
4.78%
Saputo, 2.242% 16jun2027, CAD (7)
4.48%
RioCan REIT, 2.361% 10mar2027, CAD (AC)
4.30%
Dream Summit Industrial, 2.25% 12jan2027, CAD (C)
4.28%
Canadian Western Bank, 1.818% 16dec2027, CAD
4.27%
ZSP
NVIDIA Corp.
7.39%
Apple, Inc.
6.48%
Microsoft Corp.
4.29%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.68%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.24%
Broadcom Inc.
2.76%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.60%
Micron Technology, Inc.
2.03%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.94%
Tesla, Inc.
1.81%

Diversification

CTBC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 32 total
47.53%
ZSP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 502 total
36.20%

Characteristics

Compare
CTBC
ZSP
ProviderCIBCBMO
ManagementActively managedPassively managed
Benchmark-S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD
Replication MethodDirect (Physical)
Asset ClassFixed IncomeEquity
Dividend PolicyDistributingDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield1.83%0.77%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateJuly 16, 2024November 14, 2012

Frequently asked questions about CTBC and ZSP

Which ETF has performed better year to date: CTBC or ZSP?
As of July 28, 2026, CTBC has returned 1.43% year to date, while ZSP has returned 12.12%. ZSP is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CTBC or ZSP?
As of July 28, 2026, CTBC manages $84.56 M in assets, while ZSP manages $24.02 B. ZSP is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CTBC and ZSP managed?
CTBC 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.
What sectors do CTBC and ZSP emphasize?
CTBC is most exposed to Banks, Real estate investment and services, and Power. ZSP is most exposed to Technology, Finance, and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: CTBC or ZSP?
Year to date, CTBC has seen +$33.01 M in net flows, compared with +$452.05 M for ZSP. ZSP has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CTBC and ZSP compare?
CTBC has an expense ratio of 0.23%, while ZSP has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
What are the top holdings of CTBC and ZSP?
CTBC's largest holdings include Ontario Teachers Finance Trust, 1.1% 19oct2027, CAD, John Deere Financial Inc., 1.34% 8sep2027, CAD, and Bank of Nova Scotia, 1.4% 1nov2027, CAD. ZSP's top holdings include NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc., and Alphabet, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: CTBC or ZSP?
CTBC holds 32 securities, while ZSP holds 495. On holdings count, ZSP is the more diversified portfolio.

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