When evaluating costs, GBFF features a management fee (MER) of 0.2%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, GBFF has returned 0.28% year-to-date with +$2 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 6.9% with +$466 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
| AuM | $3.20 M | $22,956.73 M |
| Management Fees | 0.20% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.20% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.36% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GBFF | +0.28% | -0.44% | +0.28% | - | - |
ZSP | +8.99% | +6.30% | +6.90% | +29.86% | +86.90% | |
| Flows | GBFF | +$1 M | +$2 M | +$2 M | - | - |
ZSP | +$312 M | +$195 M | +$466 M | +$1,450 M | +$4,683 M |
GBFF vs ZSP exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | Guardian Capital | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | - | 0.79% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | June 3, 2025 | November 14, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about GBFF and ZSP
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