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When evaluating costs, EMAX features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, EMAX has returned 46.11% year-to-date with +$143 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 15.07% with +$1 B. 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
EMAX
ZSP
| AuM | $618.53 M | $25,243.59 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.80% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.05% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 22, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | EMAX | +6.47% | +10.65% | +46.11% | +49.42% | - |
ZSP | -1.63% | +1.87% | +15.07% | +15.62% | +91.65% | |
| Flows | EMAX | +$7 M | +$41 M | +$143 M | +$177 M | - |
ZSP | +$453 M | +$802 M | +$1,098 M | +$1,858 M | +$5,724 M |
EMAX vs ZSP exposure
Countries
EMAX
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
USA
97.65%
Sectors
EMAX
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Technology
45.20%
Finance
13.72%
Healthcare
9.09%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.98%
Industrials
7.57%
Other
15.44%
As of October 22, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
EMAX
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
NVIDIA Corp.
7.95%
Apple, Inc.
7.09%
Microsoft Corp.
5.75%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.93%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.06%
Broadcom Inc.
2.64%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.44%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.92%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.59%
Tesla, Inc.
1.48%
Diversification
EMAX
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 502 total
37.84%
Characteristics
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EMAX
ZSP
| Provider | Hamilton ETFs | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 9.37% | 0.78% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 6, 2024 | November 14, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about EMAX and ZSP
Which ETF has performed better year to date: EMAX or ZSP?
As of October 22, 2026, EMAX has returned 46.11% year to date, while ZSP has returned 15.07%. EMAX is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: EMAX or ZSP?
As of October 22, 2026, EMAX manages $618.53 M in assets, while ZSP manages $25.24 B. ZSP is the larger fund by AUM.
How are EMAX and ZSP managed?
EMAX is actively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It does not track an index. ZSP is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: EMAX or ZSP?
Year to date, EMAX has seen +$143.00 M in net flows, compared with +$1,098.05 M for ZSP. ZSP has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of EMAX and ZSP compare?
EMAX has an expense ratio of 0.80%, while ZSP has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
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