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When evaluating costs, PLTA 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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PLTA
ZUT
| AuM | $1.24 M | $871.28 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.40% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.73% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 29, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | PLTA | - | - | - | - | - |
ZUT | +4.96% | -2.81% | +17.87% | +11.38% | +78.33% | |
| Flows | PLTA | - | - | - | - | - |
ZUT | -$16 M | +$51 M | -$71 M | +$5 M | +$259 M |
PLTA vs ZUT exposure
Countries
PLTA
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Canada
83.93%
Bermuda
16.07%
Sectors
PLTA
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Utilities
83.24%
Energy
8.44%
Industrials
8.32%
As of October 29, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
PLTA
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
PLTA
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 12 total
84.50%
Characteristics
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PLTA
ZUT
| Provider | BMO | 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 | - | 3.07% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 28, 2026 | January 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about PLTA and ZUT
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: PLTA or ZUT?
As of October 29, 2026, PLTA manages $1.24 M in assets, while ZUT manages $871.28 M. ZUT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are PLTA and ZUT managed?
PLTA is actively managed by BMO. 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 PLTA and ZUT compare?
PLTA has an expense ratio of 0.40%, while ZUT has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
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