When evaluating costs, PSA features a management fee (MER) of 0.15%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, PSA has returned 1.18% year-to-date with -$75 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 11.75% with +$285 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
Compare
PSA
ZSP
| AuM | $3,131.53 M | $23,773.31 M |
| Management Fees | 0.15% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.17% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.10% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 16, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | PSA | +0.18% | +0.55% | +1.18% | +2.30% | +11.22% |
ZSP | -0.20% | +7.33% | +11.75% | +21.86% | +80.75% | |
| Flows | PSA | +$45 M | +$83 M | -$75 M | -$58 M | -$729 M |
ZSP | -$338 M | +$44 M | +$285 M | +$842 M | +$4,796 M |
PSA vs ZSP exposure
Countries
PSA
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
USA
97.86%
Sectors
PSA
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Technology
46.52%
Finance
12.65%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
9.38%
Healthcare
8.23%
Industrials
7.68%
Other
15.54%
As of July 16, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
PSA
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
NVIDIA Corp.
8.04%
Apple, Inc.
7.08%
Microsoft Corp.
4.89%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.14%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.51%
Broadcom Inc.
3.12%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.79%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.15%
Tesla, Inc.
1.92%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.61%
Diversification
PSA
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 502 total
39.24%
Characteristics
Compare
PSA
ZSP
| Provider | Purpose Investments | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 2.30% | 0.77% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 10, 2013 | November 14, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about PSA and ZSP
Which ETF has performed better year to date: PSA or ZSP?
As of July 16, 2026, PSA has returned 1.18% year to date, while ZSP has returned 11.75%. ZSP is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: PSA or ZSP?
As of July 16, 2026, PSA manages $3.13 B in assets, while ZSP manages $23.77 B. ZSP is the larger fund by AUM.
How are PSA and ZSP managed?
PSA is actively managed by Purpose Investments. 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: PSA or ZSP?
Year to date, PSA has seen -$75.14 M in net flows, compared with +$284.95 M for ZSP. ZSP has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of PSA and ZSP compare?
PSA has an expense ratio of 0.17%, while ZSP has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
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