Mackenzie China A-Shares CSI 300 Index ETF (QCH) and BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that QCH focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Information Technology, Financials, and Industrials, while ZSP leans towards Information Technology, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary. When evaluating costs, QCH features a management fee (MER) of 0.55%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, QCH has returned 7.92% year-to-date with +$2 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 11.05% with +$560 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
| AuM | $31.99 M | $23,941.20 M |
| Management Fees | 0.55% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.73% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.22% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | QCH | -1.82% | +5.41% | +7.92% | +34.17% | +43.94% |
ZSP | +2.61% | +14.55% | +11.05% | +27.54% | +85.01% | |
| Flows | QCH | +$0 M | +$2 M | +$2 M | +$0 M | +$0 M |
ZSP | +$67 M | +$273 M | +$560 M | +$1,490 M | +$5,073 M |
QCH vs ZSP exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | Mackenzie Investments | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | CSI 300 Index - CNY | S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.22% | 0.76% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 1, 2018 | November 14, 2012 |
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