Evolve E-Gaming Index ETF (HERO) and BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that HERO focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Technology, while ZSP leans towards Technology, Finance, and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. When evaluating costs, HERO features a management fee (MER) of 0.7%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, HERO has returned 15.94% year-to-date with -$3 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 13.29% with +$296 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 | $11.97 M | $24,113.61 M |
| Management Fees | 0.70% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.89% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.10% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HERO | +3.36% | -5.82% | -15.94% | -20.54% | +30.51% |
ZSP | +1.27% | +9.93% | +13.29% | +23.92% | +82.35% | |
| Flows | HERO | -$1 M | -$1 M | -$3 M | -$7 M | -$21 M |
ZSP | -$90 M | +$7 M | +$296 M | +$905 M | +$5,132 M |
HERO vs ZSP exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | Evolve ETFs | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive eGaming PI Index - CAD | S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.54% | 0.76% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | June 17, 2019 | November 14, 2012 |
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