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First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF (SGRD) and BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that SGRD focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Industrials, Utilities, and Information Technology, while ZEB leans towards Financials. When evaluating costs, SGRD features a management fee (MER) of 0.15%, compared to 0.25% for ZEB. 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
SGRD
ZEB
| AuM | $2.10 M | $5,232.53 M |
| Management Fees | 0.15% | 0.25% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.15% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.67% |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 30, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SGRD | - | - | - | - | - |
ZEB | +10.87% | +12.99% | +14.48% | +66.34% | +117.81% | |
| Flows | SGRD | - | - | - | - | - |
ZEB | -$511 M | -$1,076 M | -$1,013 M | -$1,828 M | -$1,438 M |
SGRD vs ZEB exposure
Countries
SGRD
USA
21.57%
Ireland
18.38%
France
9.48%
Switzerland
8.84%
United Kingdom
8.05%
Other
33.68%
ZEB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
SGRD
Industrials
59.78%
Utilities
22.64%
Information Technology
11.20%
ZEB
Financials
100.00%
As of April 30, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
SGRD
EATON CORP PLC
8.30%
JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL
7.97%
NATIONAL GRID
7.86%
ABB
7.62%
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE
7.26%
PRYSMIAN
4.28%
QUANTA SERVICES
4.25%
E.ON
4.10%
HUBBELL
2.87%
NVIDIA
2.12%
ZEB
ROYAL BK CANADA
17.14%
TORONTO DOMINION
17.02%
BNS
16.62%
BANK OF MONTREAL
16.48%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
16.40%
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
16.33%
Diversification
SGRD
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 112 total
56.63%
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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SGRD
ZEB
| Provider | First Trust | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index NR - USD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | - | 2.63% |
| Meets ESG criteria | Yes | No |
| Inception Date | April 17, 2026 | October 20, 2009 |
Frequently asked questions about SGRD and ZEB
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SGRD or ZEB?
As of April 30, 2026, SGRD manages $2.10 M in assets, while ZEB manages $5.23 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are SGRD and ZEB managed?
SGRD is passively managed by First Trust. It tracks the NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index NR - USD benchmark. ZEB is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do SGRD and ZEB emphasize?
SGRD is most exposed to Industrials, Utilities, and Information Technology. ZEB is most exposed to Financials.
How do the fees of SGRD and ZEB compare?
SGRD has an expense ratio of 0.15%, while ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
What are the top holdings of SGRD and ZEB?
SGRD's largest holdings include EATON CORP PLC, JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL, and NATIONAL GRID. ZEB's top holdings include ROYAL BK CANADA, TORONTO DOMINION, and BNS.
Which ETF is more diversified: SGRD or ZEB?
SGRD holds 110 securities, while ZEB holds 6. On holdings count, SGRD is the more diversified portfolio.
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