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When evaluating costs, GIES features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, GIES has returned 15.44% year-to-date with -$10 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 13.12% 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
GIES
ZSP
| AuM | $5.27 M | $24,947.76 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.94% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.27% |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 2, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GIES | +0.24% | -2.28% | +15.44% | +16.24% | - |
ZSP | -4.09% | -2.83% | +13.12% | +10.57% | +83.35% | |
| Flows | GIES | +$0 M | -$0 M | -$10 M | -$10 M | - |
ZSP | +$103 M | +$835 M | +$1,231 M | +$1,807 M | +$5,606 M |
GIES vs ZSP exposure
Countries
GIES
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
USA
97.60%
Sectors
GIES
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Technology
47.39%
Finance
12.79%
Healthcare
9.20%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.63%
Industrials
7.38%
Other
14.62%
As of November 2, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
GIES
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
NVIDIA Corp.
8.33%
Apple, Inc.
7.28%
Microsoft Corp.
5.73%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.67%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.03%
Broadcom Inc.
2.56%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.47%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.43%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.83%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
1.51%
Diversification
GIES
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 502 total
38.83%
Characteristics
Compare
GIES
ZSP
| 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 | 1.34% | 0.79% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | November 14, 2023 | November 14, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about GIES and ZSP
Which ETF has performed better year to date: GIES or ZSP?
As of November 2, 2026, GIES has returned 15.44% year to date, while ZSP has returned 13.12%. GIES is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: GIES or ZSP?
As of November 2, 2026, GIES manages $5.27 M in assets, while ZSP manages $24.95 B. ZSP is the larger fund by AUM.
How are GIES and ZSP managed?
GIES is actively managed by Guardian Capital. 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: GIES or ZSP?
Year to date, GIES has seen -$9.56 M in net flows, compared with +$1,230.65 M for ZSP. ZSP has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of GIES and ZSP compare?
GIES has an expense ratio of 0.94%, while ZSP has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
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