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When evaluating costs, ECHI features a management fee (MER) of 0.29%, compared to 0.55% for ZUT. Performance-wise, ECHI has returned 12.4% year-to-date with +$78 M in net flows, whereas ZUT is at 16.83% with -$65 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
Compare
ECHI
ZUT
| AuM | $151.34 M | $880.01 M |
| Management Fees | 0.29% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.29% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.85% |
Historical performance and flows
As of May 20, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ECHI | -0.34% | +3.32% | +12.40% | - | - |
ZUT | +1.70% | +7.13% | +16.83% | +28.13% | +41.43% | |
| Flows | ECHI | +$27 M | +$51 M | +$78 M | - | - |
ZUT | -$4 M | -$2 M | -$65 M | +$130 M | +$244 M |
ECHI vs ZUT exposure
Countries
ECHI
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Canada
85.16%
Bermuda
14.84%
Sectors
ECHI
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Utilities
100.00%
As of May 20, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
ECHI
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
BORALEX
9.91%
NORTHLAND POWER
7.97%
BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE PARTNERS
7.84%
CAPITAL POWER
7.84%
ALTAGAS
7.70%
ATCO
7.53%
ALGONQUIN POWER
7.52%
TRANSALTA
7.49%
EMERA
7.42%
CANADIAN UTILITIES
7.38%
Diversification
ECHI
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 13 total
78.61%
Characteristics
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ECHI
ZUT
| Provider | Ninepoint Partners | 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 | - | 2.87% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | August 22, 2025 | January 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about ECHI and ZUT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: ECHI or ZUT?
As of May 20, 2026, ECHI has returned 12.40% year to date, while ZUT has returned 16.83%. ZUT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: ECHI or ZUT?
As of May 20, 2026, ECHI manages $151.34 M in assets, while ZUT manages $880.01 M. ZUT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are ECHI and ZUT managed?
ECHI is actively managed by Ninepoint Partners. 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: ECHI or ZUT?
Year to date, ECHI has seen +$77.96 M in net flows, compared with -$64.50 M for ZUT. ECHI has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of ECHI and ZUT compare?
ECHI has an expense ratio of 0.29%, while ZUT has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
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