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When evaluating costs, SBT features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.25% for ZEB. Performance-wise, SBT has returned 13.71% year-to-date with +$19 M in net flows, whereas ZEB is at 30.13% with +$531 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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SBT
ZEB
| AuM | $63.28 M | $7,406.60 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.25% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.21% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.54% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 11, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SBT | -2.09% | -1.30% | -13.71% | +49.60% | +153.98% |
ZEB | -2.08% | +5.04% | +30.13% | +49.59% | +159.17% | |
| Flows | SBT | -$0 M | +$0 M | +$19 M | +$35 M | +$46 M |
ZEB | +$277 M | +$1,632 M | +$531 M | +$1,038 M | -$434 M |
SBT vs ZEB exposure
Countries
SBT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
SBT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Finance
100.00%
As of September 11, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
SBT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Royal Bank of Canada
17.39%
Bank of Montreal
17.03%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
16.96%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
16.51%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
16.09%
National Bank of Canada
16.03%
Diversification
SBT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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SBT
ZEB
| Provider | Purpose Investments | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | LBMA Silver Price - Price/USD - USD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Commodity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 2.35% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | July 28, 2009 | October 20, 2009 |
Frequently asked questions about SBT and ZEB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: SBT or ZEB?
As of September 11, 2026, SBT has returned -13.71% year to date, while ZEB has returned 30.13%. ZEB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SBT or ZEB?
As of September 11, 2026, SBT manages $63.28 M in assets, while ZEB manages $7.41 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are SBT and ZEB managed?
SBT is passively managed by Purpose Investments. It tracks the LBMA Silver Price - Price/USD - USD benchmark. ZEB is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: SBT or ZEB?
Year to date, SBT has seen +$19.38 M in net flows, compared with +$530.61 M for ZEB. ZEB has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of SBT and ZEB compare?
SBT has an expense ratio of 0.21%, while ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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