When evaluating costs, SBT features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, SBT has returned 21.2% year-to-date with +$19 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 11.41% with +$413 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
ZSP
| AuM | $57.79 M | $23,826.90 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.29% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.10% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 30, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SBT | -1.85% | -22.23% | -21.20% | +47.06% | +119.88% |
ZSP | -2.03% | +6.61% | +11.41% | +19.43% | +77.63% | |
| Flows | SBT | -$0 M | +$0 M | +$19 M | +$37 M | +$46 M |
ZSP | -$106 M | +$38 M | +$413 M | +$1,092 M | +$5,278 M |
SBT vs ZSP exposure
Countries
SBT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
USA
97.59%
Sectors
SBT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Technology
45.24%
Finance
13.35%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.96%
Healthcare
8.87%
Industrials
7.90%
Other
15.69%
As of July 30, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
SBT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
NVIDIA Corp.
7.39%
Apple, Inc.
6.48%
Microsoft Corp.
4.29%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.68%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.24%
Broadcom Inc.
2.76%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.60%
Micron Technology, Inc.
2.03%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.94%
Tesla, Inc.
1.81%
Diversification
SBT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 502 total
36.20%
Characteristics
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SBT
ZSP
| Provider | Purpose Investments | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | LBMA Silver Price - Price/USD - USD | S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Commodity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 0.78% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | July 28, 2009 | November 14, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about SBT and ZSP
Which ETF has performed better year to date: SBT or ZSP?
As of July 30, 2026, SBT has returned -21.20% year to date, while ZSP has returned 11.41%. ZSP is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SBT or ZSP?
As of July 30, 2026, SBT manages $57.79 M in assets, while ZSP manages $23.83 B. ZSP is the larger fund by AUM.
How are SBT and ZSP managed?
SBT is passively managed by Purpose Investments. It tracks the LBMA Silver Price - Price/USD - USD 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: SBT or ZSP?
Year to date, SBT has seen +$19.38 M in net flows, compared with +$412.57 M for ZSP. ZSP has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of SBT and ZSP compare?
SBT has an expense ratio of 0.29%, while ZSP has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
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