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When evaluating costs, SAFE features a management fee (MER) of 0.25%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, SAFE has returned 21.25% year-to-date with +$6 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 13.58% with +$452 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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SAFE
ZSP
| AuM | $13.30 M | $24,332.28 M |
| Management Fees | 0.25% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.16% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.40% | -0.25% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 2, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SAFE | -3.72% | +9.58% | +21.25% | +39.22% | - |
ZSP | -2.43% | +0.98% | +13.58% | +21.06% | +78.34% | |
| Flows | SAFE | +$3 M | +$3 M | +$6 M | +$4 M | - |
ZSP | +$57 M | +$200 M | +$452 M | +$896 M | +$5,264 M |
SAFE vs ZSP exposure
Countries
SAFE
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
USA
96.51%
Sectors
SAFE
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Technology
44.85%
Finance
14.06%
Healthcare
8.98%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.97%
Industrials
7.63%
Other
15.53%
As of September 2, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
SAFE
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Apple, Inc.
7.66%
NVIDIA Corp.
7.39%
Microsoft Corp.
5.24%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.61%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.07%
Broadcom Inc.
2.88%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.47%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.85%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.55%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.47%
Diversification
SAFE
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 502 total
37.19%
Characteristics
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SAFE
ZSP
| Provider | Global X | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Mirae Asset Equal Weight Canadian Insurance GTR Index - CAD | 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 | 2.72% | 0.76% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | November 7, 2024 | November 14, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about SAFE and ZSP
Which ETF has performed better year to date: SAFE or ZSP?
As of September 2, 2026, SAFE has returned 21.25% year to date, while ZSP has returned 13.58%. SAFE is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SAFE or ZSP?
As of September 2, 2026, SAFE manages $13.30 M in assets, while ZSP manages $24.33 B. ZSP is the larger fund by AUM.
How are SAFE and ZSP managed?
SAFE is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Mirae Asset Equal Weight Canadian Insurance GTR Index - CAD benchmark. 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: SAFE or ZSP?
Year to date, SAFE has seen +$5.69 M in net flows, compared with +$452.11 M for ZSP. ZSP has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of SAFE and ZSP compare?
SAFE has an expense ratio of 0.16%, while ZSP has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
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