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When evaluating costs, GCEI features a management fee (MER) of 0.5%, compared to 0.25% for ZEB. 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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GCEI
ZEB
| AuM | $1.09 M | $6,880.39 M |
| Management Fees | 0.50% | 0.25% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.50% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.51% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 19, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GCEI | +0.51% | +0.48% | - | - | - |
ZEB | -3.81% | -3.23% | +28.36% | +43.11% | +169.08% | |
| Flows | GCEI | +$0 M | +$0 M | - | - | - |
ZEB | -$473 M | -$141 M | +$125 M | +$824 M | -$825 M |
GCEI vs ZEB exposure
Countries
GCEI
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
GCEI
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Finance
100.00%
As of October 19, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
GCEI
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
The Bank of Nova Scotia
17.59%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
17.41%
Royal Bank of Canada
17.16%
Bank of Montreal
16.64%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
15.79%
National Bank of Canada
15.42%
Diversification
GCEI
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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GCEI
ZEB
| Provider | Guardian Capital | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | - | 2.39% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 10, 2026 | October 20, 2009 |
Frequently asked questions about GCEI and ZEB
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: GCEI or ZEB?
As of October 19, 2026, GCEI manages $1.09 M in assets, while ZEB manages $6.88 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are GCEI and ZEB managed?
GCEI is actively managed by Guardian Capital. It does not track an index. ZEB is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
How do the fees of GCEI and ZEB compare?
GCEI has an expense ratio of 0.50%, while ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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