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When evaluating costs, CTBD features a management fee (MER) of 0.15%, compared to 0.25% for ZEB. Performance-wise, CTBD has returned 1.32% year-to-date with +$47 M in net flows, whereas ZEB is at 30.83% with -$207 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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CTBD
ZEB
| AuM | $110.26 M | $6,753.21 M |
| Management Fees | 0.15% | 0.25% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.23% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.65% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 3, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CTBD | +0.37% | +1.17% | +1.32% | +3.38% | - |
ZEB | +9.77% | +25.55% | +30.83% | +67.62% | +151.75% | |
| Flows | CTBD | +$10 M | +$20 M | +$47 M | +$70 M | - |
ZEB | +$968 M | +$504 M | -$207 M | +$404 M | -$1,071 M |
CTBD vs ZEB exposure
Countries
CTBD
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
CTBD
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Finance
100.00%
As of July 3, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
CTBD
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
17.52%
Royal Bank of Canada
17.09%
Bank of Montreal
16.85%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
16.38%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
16.27%
National Bank of Canada
15.89%
Diversification
CTBD
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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CTBD
ZEB
| Provider | CIBC | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.93% | 2.32% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | July 16, 2024 | October 20, 2009 |
Frequently asked questions about CTBD and ZEB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CTBD or ZEB?
As of July 3, 2026, CTBD has returned 1.32% year to date, while ZEB has returned 30.83%. ZEB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CTBD or ZEB?
As of July 3, 2026, CTBD manages $110.26 M in assets, while ZEB manages $6.75 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CTBD and ZEB managed?
CTBD is actively managed by CIBC. 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: CTBD or ZEB?
Year to date, CTBD has seen +$47.07 M in net flows, compared with -$207.20 M for ZEB. CTBD has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CTBD and ZEB compare?
CTBD has an expense ratio of 0.23%, while ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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