CTBE
CIBC 2029 Investment Grade Bond Fund

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

Full ZSP fund page

CIBC 2029 Investment Grade Bond Fund (CTBE) and BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that CTBE focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Real estate investment and services, Pipelines, and Communication services, while ZSP leans towards Technology, Finance, and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. When evaluating costs, CTBE features a management fee (MER) of 0.15%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, CTBE has returned 1.26% year-to-date with +$37 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 11.41% with +$413 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 30, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
Perf.
CTBE
-0.11%+1.03%+1.26%+3.28%-
ZSP
-2.03%+6.61%+11.41%+19.43%+77.63%
Flows
CTBE
+$6 M+$18 M+$37 M+$51 M-
ZSP
-$106 M+$38 M+$413 M+$1,092 M+$5,278 M

CTBE vs ZSP exposure

Countries

CTBE
Canada
90.40%
USA
8.82%
ZSP
USA
97.59%

Sectors

CTBE
Real estate investment and services
16.27%
Pipelines
13.37%
Communication services
10.50%
Water, heat and gas supply
7.74%
Other
52.13%
ZSP
Technology
45.24%
Finance
13.35%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.96%
Healthcare
8.87%
Industrials
7.90%
Other
15.69%
As of July 30, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

CTBE
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, 1.95% 30sep2029, CAD (14)
5.25%
Nestle Holdings, 2.192% 26jan2029, CAD (114)
5.07%
Province of Ontario, 1.55% 1nov2029, CAD (DMTN251)
4.98%
Allied Properties REIT, 3.394% 15aug2029, CAD (D)
4.96%
Ontario Power Generation, 2.977% 13sep2029, CAD (4)
4.90%
Dollarama Inc., 2.443% 9jul2029, CAD
4.89%
AIMCo Realty Investors LP, 2.712% 1jun2029, CAD
4.87%
CT Real Estate Investment Trust, 3.029% 5feb2029, CAD (H)
4.84%
TransCanada PipeLines, 3% 18sep2029, CAD
4.82%
Enbridge Gas, 2.37% 9aug2029, CAD
4.79%
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

CTBE
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 29 total
49.38%
ZSP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 502 total
36.20%

Characteristics

Compare
CTBE
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 yield2.50%0.78%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateJuly 16, 2024November 14, 2012

Frequently asked questions about CTBE and ZSP

Which ETF has performed better year to date: CTBE or ZSP?
As of July 30, 2026, CTBE has returned 1.26% year to date, while ZSP has returned 11.41%. ZSP is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CTBE or ZSP?
As of July 30, 2026, CTBE manages $74.18 M in assets, while ZSP manages $23.83 B. ZSP is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CTBE and ZSP managed?
CTBE 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 CTBE and ZSP emphasize?
CTBE is most exposed to Real estate investment and services, Pipelines, and Communication services. ZSP is most exposed to Technology, Finance, and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: CTBE or ZSP?
Year to date, CTBE has seen +$37.01 M in net flows, compared with +$412.57 M for ZSP. ZSP has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CTBE and ZSP compare?
CTBE has an expense ratio of 0.23%, while ZSP has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
What are the top holdings of CTBE and ZSP?
CTBE's largest holdings include Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, 1.95% 30sep2029, CAD (14), Nestle Holdings, 2.192% 26jan2029, CAD (114), and Province of Ontario, 1.55% 1nov2029, CAD (DMTN251). ZSP's top holdings include NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc., and Alphabet, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: CTBE or ZSP?
CTBE holds 29 securities, while ZSP holds 495. On holdings count, ZSP is the more diversified portfolio.

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