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When evaluating costs, HYLD features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, HYLD has returned 6% year-to-date with +$82 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 4.87% with +$471 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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HYLD
ZSP
| AuM | $1,063.64 M | $22,525.51 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 2.37% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.36% |
Historical performance and flows
As of May 1, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HYLD | +12.40% | +5.62% | +6.00% | +38.38% | +77.36% |
ZSP | +7.68% | +3.24% | +4.87% | +27.90% | +79.73% | |
| Flows | HYLD | -$9 M | +$34 M | +$82 M | +$185 M | +$473 M |
ZSP | +$277 M | +$139 M | +$471 M | +$1,543 M | +$4,694 M |
HYLD vs ZSP exposure
Countries
HYLD
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
USA
96.98%
Sectors
HYLD
Exposure data will be available soon
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 1, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HYLD
Exposure data will be available soon
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
HYLD
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 502 total
36.04%
Characteristics
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HYLD
ZSP
| Provider | Hamilton ETFs | 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 | 12.05% | 0.80% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 4, 2022 | November 14, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about HYLD and ZSP
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HYLD or ZSP?
As of May 1, 2026, HYLD has returned 6.00% year to date, while ZSP has returned 4.87%. HYLD is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HYLD or ZSP?
As of May 1, 2026, HYLD manages $1.06 B in assets, while ZSP manages $22.53 B. ZSP is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HYLD and ZSP managed?
HYLD is actively managed by Hamilton ETFs. 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: HYLD or ZSP?
Year to date, HYLD has seen +$81.77 M in net flows, compared with +$470.95 M for ZSP. ZSP has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HYLD and ZSP compare?
HYLD has an expense ratio of 2.37%, while ZSP has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
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