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When evaluating costs, EQY features a management fee (MER) of 0.13%, compared to 0.55% for ZUT. Performance-wise, EQY has returned 17.42% year-to-date with +$3 M in net flows, whereas ZUT is at 15.76% with -$66 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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EQY
ZUT
| AuM | $6.13 M | $863.43 M |
| Management Fees | 0.13% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.22% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.73% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 9, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | EQY | +2.77% | +2.95% | +17.42% | +19.14% | - |
ZUT | +0.94% | -5.13% | +15.76% | +12.44% | +64.43% | |
| Flows | EQY | +$0 M | +$1 M | +$3 M | +$3 M | - |
ZUT | +$31 M | +$60 M | -$66 M | -$8 M | +$260 M |
EQY vs ZUT exposure
Countries
EQY
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Canada
82.83%
Bermuda
17.17%
Sectors
EQY
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Utilities
82.26%
Energy
9.30%
Industrials
8.44%
As of October 9, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
EQY
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
AltaGas Ltd.
9.30%
ATCO Ltd.
9.15%
Canadian Utilities Ltd.
8.78%
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP
8.73%
Capital Power Corp.
8.69%
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP
8.44%
Northland Power, Inc.
8.00%
TransAlta Corp.
7.98%
Emera, Inc.
7.97%
Fortis, Inc.
7.90%
Diversification
EQY
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 12 total
84.93%
Characteristics
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EQY
ZUT
| Provider | Franklin Templeton | 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 | 1.17% | 2.87% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | June 5, 2024 | January 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about EQY and ZUT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: EQY or ZUT?
As of October 9, 2026, EQY has returned 17.42% year to date, while ZUT has returned 15.76%. EQY is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: EQY or ZUT?
As of October 9, 2026, EQY manages $6.13 M in assets, while ZUT manages $863.43 M. ZUT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are EQY and ZUT managed?
EQY is actively managed by Franklin Templeton. 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: EQY or ZUT?
Year to date, EQY has seen +$2.83 M in net flows, compared with -$65.70 M for ZUT. EQY has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of EQY and ZUT compare?
EQY has an expense ratio of 0.22%, while ZUT has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
Recent articles about EQY and ZUT
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Posted on 8/6/2024 by ETF Market Canada inETF Ecosystem
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