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When evaluating costs, NSDG features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.55% for ZUT. 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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NSDG
ZUT
| AuM | $1.01 M | $871.56 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.40% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.85% |
Historical performance and flows
As of May 15, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | NSDG | - | - | - | - | - |
ZUT | -1.44% | +6.36% | +15.71% | +28.56% | +37.73% | |
| Flows | NSDG | - | - | - | - | - |
ZUT | -$4 M | -$24 M | -$65 M | +$132 M | +$245 M |
NSDG vs ZUT exposure
Countries
NSDG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Canada
85.16%
Bermuda
14.84%
Sectors
NSDG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Utilities
100.00%
As of May 15, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
NSDG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
BORALEX
9.91%
NORTHLAND POWER
7.97%
BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE PARTNERS
7.84%
CAPITAL POWER
7.84%
ALTAGAS
7.70%
ATCO
7.53%
ALGONQUIN POWER
7.52%
TRANSALTA
7.49%
EMERA
7.42%
CANADIAN UTILITIES
7.38%
Diversification
NSDG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 13 total
78.61%
Characteristics
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NSDG
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 | - | 2.90% |
| Meets ESG criteria | - | No |
| Inception Date | May 12, 2026 | January 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about NSDG and ZUT
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: NSDG or ZUT?
As of May 15, 2026, NSDG manages $1.01 M in assets, while ZUT manages $871.56 M. ZUT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are NSDG and ZUT managed?
NSDG 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.
How do the fees of NSDG and ZUT compare?
NSDG has an expense ratio of 0.40%, while ZUT has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
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