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When evaluating costs, HISA features a management fee (MER) of 0.15%, compared to 0.25% for ZEB. Performance-wise, HISA has returned 0.68% year-to-date with +$95 M in net flows, whereas ZEB is at 14.48% with -$1,013 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
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HISA
ZEB
| AuM | $1,302.79 M | $5,232.53 M |
| Management Fees | 0.15% | 0.25% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.17% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.67% |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 30, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HISA | +0.18% | +0.51% | +0.68% | +2.33% | +11.70% |
ZEB | +10.87% | +12.99% | +14.48% | +66.34% | +117.81% | |
| Flows | HISA | +$62 M | +$90 M | +$95 M | -$58 M | -$169 M |
ZEB | -$511 M | -$1,076 M | -$1,013 M | -$1,828 M | -$1,438 M |
HISA vs ZEB exposure
Countries
HISA
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
HISA
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Financials
100.00%
As of April 30, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HISA
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
ROYAL BK CANADA
17.14%
TORONTO DOMINION
17.02%
BNS
16.62%
BANK OF MONTREAL
16.48%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
16.40%
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
16.33%
Diversification
HISA
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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HISA
ZEB
| Provider | Evolve ETFs | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 2.30% | 2.63% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | November 21, 2019 | October 20, 2009 |
Frequently asked questions about HISA and ZEB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HISA or ZEB?
As of April 30, 2026, HISA has returned 0.68% year to date, while ZEB has returned 14.48%. ZEB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HISA or ZEB?
As of April 30, 2026, HISA manages $1.30 B in assets, while ZEB manages $5.23 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HISA and ZEB managed?
HISA is actively managed by Evolve ETFs. It does not track an index. ZEB is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HISA or ZEB?
Year to date, HISA has seen +$95.26 M in net flows, compared with -$1,012.88 M for ZEB. HISA has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HISA and ZEB compare?
HISA has an expense ratio of 0.17%, while ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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