When evaluating costs, GCSC features a management fee (MER) of 0.5%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, GCSC has returned 4.97% year-to-date with -$0 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 8.05% with +$477 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 | $19.10 M | $23,214.85 M |
| Management Fees | 0.50% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.67% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.36% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GCSC | +2.40% | +0.91% | +4.97% | +24.54% | +66.78% |
ZSP | +7.91% | +7.45% | +8.05% | +29.69% | +88.91% | |
| Flows | GCSC | +$1 M | -$0 M | -$0 M | -$0 M | +$10 M |
ZSP | +$308 M | +$206 M | +$477 M | +$1,542 M | +$4,695 M |
GCSC 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 | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.32% | 0.78% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 31, 2021 | November 14, 2012 |
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