Global X Uranium Index ETF (HURA) and BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that HURA focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Energy, Financials, and Industrials, while ZSP leans towards Information Technology, Financials, and Communication Services. When evaluating costs, HURA features a management fee (MER) of 0.99%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, HURA has returned 18.28% year-to-date with +$31 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 5.55% with +$466 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
Compare
HURA
ZSP
| AuM | $206.31 M | $22,666.27 M |
| Management Fees | 0.99% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.98% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | -1.72% | -0.36% |
Historical performance and flows
As of May 5, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HURA | +5.48% | +2.36% | +18.28% | +106.25% | +181.11% |
ZSP | +7.53% | +6.46% | +5.55% | +27.96% | +84.44% | |
| Flows | HURA | +$5 M | +$6 M | +$31 M | +$51 M | +$68 M |
ZSP | +$327 M | +$55 M | +$466 M | +$1,518 M | +$4,738 M |
HURA vs ZSP exposure
Countries
HURA
Canada
49.03%
USA
34.14%
Other
16.83%
ZSP
USA
96.98%
Sectors
HURA
Energy
48.04%
Other
29.11%
Financials
15.35%
Industrials
7.14%
ZSP
Information Technology
33.63%
Financials
10.49%
Communication Services
10.10%
Consumer Discretionary
9.94%
Health Care
9.40%
Industrials
8.34%
Other
18.10%
As of May 5, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HURA
CAMECO
21.63%
US63253R2013
16.59%
SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT
15.35%
ALTC ACQUISITION
6.35%
NEXGEN ENERGY LTD
6.23%
URANIUM ENERGY
5.35%
YELLOW CAKE PLC
4.63%
CGN MINING
3.07%
PALADIN ENERGY
2.81%
DENISON MINES
2.61%
ZSP
NVIDIA
7.39%
APPLE
6.67%
MICROSOFT-T
4.90%
AMAZON.COM INC
3.61%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.93%
BROADCOM LIMITED
2.56%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.35%
META PLATFORMS
2.16%
TESLA
1.84%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
1.60%
Diversification
HURA
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 34 total
84.62%
ZSP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 502 total
36.04%
Characteristics
Compare
HURA
ZSP
| Provider | Global X | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Global Uranium Pure-Play GTR 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 | 0.07% | 0.80% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 16, 2019 | November 14, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about HURA and ZSP
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HURA or ZSP?
As of May 5, 2026, HURA has returned 18.28% year to date, while ZSP has returned 5.55%. HURA is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HURA or ZSP?
As of May 5, 2026, HURA manages $206.31 M in assets, while ZSP manages $22.67 B. ZSP is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HURA and ZSP managed?
HURA is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Solactive Global Uranium Pure-Play GTR Index - CAD benchmark. ZSP is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do HURA and ZSP emphasize?
HURA is most exposed to Energy, Financials, and Industrials. ZSP is most exposed to Information Technology, Financials, and Communication Services.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HURA or ZSP?
Year to date, HURA has seen +$31.05 M in net flows, compared with +$465.63 M for ZSP. ZSP has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HURA and ZSP compare?
HURA has an expense ratio of 0.98%, while ZSP has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
What are the top holdings of HURA and ZSP?
HURA's largest holdings include CAMECO and SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT. ZSP's top holdings include NVIDIA, APPLE, and ALPHABET INC-CL.
Which ETF is more diversified: HURA or ZSP?
HURA holds 28 securities, while ZSP holds 477. On holdings count, ZSP is the more diversified portfolio.
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