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When evaluating costs, DXG features a management fee (MER) of 0.75%, compared to 0.55% for ZUT. Performance-wise, DXG has returned 18.46% year-to-date with -$40 M in net flows, whereas ZUT is at 22.01% with -$126 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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DXG
ZUT
| AuM | $909.13 M | $852.91 M |
| Management Fees | 0.75% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.83% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.85% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 17, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | DXG | -4.49% | +8.11% | +18.46% | +22.63% | +95.70% |
ZUT | +1.71% | +5.71% | +22.01% | +27.22% | +54.59% | |
| Flows | DXG | -$5 M | -$40 M | -$40 M | -$93 M | -$228 M |
ZUT | -$60 M | -$66 M | -$126 M | -$42 M | +$188 M |
DXG vs ZUT exposure
Countries
DXG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Canada
83.77%
Bermuda
16.23%
Sectors
DXG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Utilities
84.34%
Energy
8.20%
Industrials
7.46%
As of July 17, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
DXG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Boralex, Inc.
9.57%
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP
8.77%
AltaGas Ltd.
8.20%
Capital Power Corp.
8.05%
TransAlta Corp.
7.83%
Northland Power, Inc.
7.73%
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP
7.46%
Canadian Utilities Ltd.
7.33%
ATCO Ltd.
7.25%
Emera, Inc.
7.16%
Diversification
DXG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 13 total
79.35%
Characteristics
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DXG
ZUT
| Provider | Dynamic Funds | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 2.72% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | January 20, 2017 | January 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about DXG and ZUT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: DXG or ZUT?
As of July 17, 2026, DXG has returned 18.46% year to date, while ZUT has returned 22.01%. ZUT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: DXG or ZUT?
As of July 17, 2026, DXG manages $909.13 M in assets, while ZUT manages $852.91 M. DXG is the larger fund by AUM.
How are DXG and ZUT managed?
DXG is actively managed by Dynamic Funds. It does not track an index. ZUT is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: DXG or ZUT?
Year to date, DXG has seen -$40.26 M in net flows, compared with -$125.69 M for ZUT. DXG has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of DXG and ZUT compare?
DXG has an expense ratio of 0.83%, while ZUT has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
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