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When evaluating costs, JPYS features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.55% for ZUT. Performance-wise, JPYS has returned 13.57% year-to-date with -$0 M in net flows, whereas ZUT is at 12.81% with -$95 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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JPYS
ZUT
| AuM | $1.70 M | $814.36 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.40% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.80% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 2, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | JPYS | +0.33% | +21.64% | +13.57% | - | - |
ZUT | -6.91% | -5.97% | +12.81% | +18.92% | +48.01% | |
| Flows | JPYS | -$0 M | -$0 M | -$0 M | - | - |
ZUT | +$25 M | -$20 M | -$95 M | -$88 M | +$218 M |
JPYS vs ZUT exposure
Countries
JPYS
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Canada
84.41%
Bermuda
15.59%
Sectors
JPYS
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Utilities
83.73%
Energy
8.32%
Industrials
7.95%
As of September 2, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
JPYS
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Boralex, Inc.
9.47%
ATCO Ltd.
8.45%
AltaGas Ltd.
8.32%
Canadian Utilities Ltd.
8.09%
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP
7.95%
Capital Power Corp.
7.68%
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP
7.64%
Emera, Inc.
7.35%
TransAlta Corp.
7.18%
Northland Power, Inc.
7.08%
Diversification
JPYS
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 13 total
79.21%
Characteristics
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JPYS
ZUT
| Provider | Purpose Investments | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | - | 2.93% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | November 18, 2025 | January 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about JPYS and ZUT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: JPYS or ZUT?
As of September 2, 2026, JPYS has returned 13.57% year to date, while ZUT has returned 12.81%. JPYS is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: JPYS or ZUT?
As of September 2, 2026, JPYS manages $1.70 M in assets, while ZUT manages $814.36 M. ZUT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are JPYS and ZUT managed?
JPYS is actively managed by Purpose Investments. It does not track an index. ZUT is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: JPYS or ZUT?
Year to date, JPYS has seen -$0.00 M in net flows, compared with -$94.91 M for ZUT. JPYS has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of JPYS and ZUT compare?
JPYS has an expense ratio of 0.40%, while ZUT has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
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