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When evaluating costs, NREA features a management fee (MER) of 0.89%, compared to 0.55% for ZUT. Performance-wise, NREA has returned 15.36% year-to-date with +$148 M in net flows, whereas ZUT is at 23.02% with -$85 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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NREA
ZUT
| AuM | $1,952.99 M | $895.68 M |
| Management Fees | 0.89% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.70% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.71% |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 11, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | NREA | +5.45% | +3.47% | +15.36% | +12.06% | +57.81% |
ZUT | +6.90% | +4.07% | +23.02% | +15.79% | +77.42% | |
| Flows | NREA | +$14 M | +$93 M | +$148 M | +$199 M | +$252 M |
ZUT | -$19 M | +$15 M | -$85 M | -$31 M | +$227 M |
NREA vs ZUT exposure
Countries
NREA
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Canada
83.93%
Bermuda
16.07%
Sectors
NREA
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Utilities
83.24%
Energy
8.44%
Industrials
8.32%
As of November 11, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
NREA
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Northland Power, Inc.
9.17%
TransAlta Corp.
8.59%
ATCO Ltd.
8.53%
AltaGas Ltd.
8.44%
Canadian Utilities Ltd.
8.43%
Fortis, Inc.
8.34%
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP
8.32%
Capital Power Corp.
8.27%
Emera, Inc.
8.26%
Hydro One Ltd.
8.15%
Diversification
NREA
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 12 total
84.50%
Characteristics
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NREA
ZUT
| Provider | National Bank 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 | 0.00% | 2.71% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 8, 2019 | January 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about NREA and ZUT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: NREA or ZUT?
As of November 11, 2026, NREA has returned 15.36% year to date, while ZUT has returned 23.02%. ZUT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: NREA or ZUT?
As of November 11, 2026, NREA manages $1.95 B in assets, while ZUT manages $895.68 M. NREA is the larger fund by AUM.
How are NREA and ZUT managed?
NREA is actively managed by National Bank 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: NREA or ZUT?
Year to date, NREA has seen +$147.90 M in net flows, compared with -$84.86 M for ZUT. NREA has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of NREA and ZUT compare?
NREA has an expense ratio of 0.70%, while ZUT has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
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