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BMO Global Consumer Staples Hedged to CAD Index ETF (STPL) and BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF (ZUT) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that STPL focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Consumer Non-Cyclicals, Healthcare, and Non-Energy Materials, while ZUT leans towards Utilities, Energy, and Industrials. When evaluating costs, STPL features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.55% for ZUT. Performance-wise, STPL has returned 6.01% year-to-date with -$5 M in net flows, whereas ZUT is at 11.61% with -$95 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
Compare
STPL
ZUT
| AuM | $30.96 M | $805.63 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.40% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | -1.25% | -0.80% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 11, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | STPL | -1.45% | +0.56% | +6.01% | +4.78% | +14.07% |
ZUT | -5.59% | -7.33% | +11.61% | +17.34% | +47.29% | |
| Flows | STPL | +$0 M | -$4 M | -$5 M | -$2 M | -$12 M |
ZUT | +$5 M | -$17 M | -$95 M | -$106 M | +$217 M |
STPL vs ZUT exposure
Countries
STPL
USA
58.71%
United Kingdom
12.33%
Switzerland
7.81%
Japan
7.26%
Other
13.89%
ZUT
Canada
84.41%
Bermuda
15.59%
Sectors
STPL
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
89.51%
Other
10.49%
ZUT
Utilities
83.73%
Energy
8.32%
Industrials
7.95%
As of September 11, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
STPL
The Coca-Cola Co.
8.86%
Procter & Gamble Co.
8.64%
Philip Morris International, Inc.
7.71%
Nestlé SA
6.81%
PepsiCo, Inc.
4.93%
Unilever Plc
3.55%
CVS Health Corp.
3.47%
British American Tobacco plc
3.22%
Altria Group, Inc.
2.92%
McKesson Corp.
2.74%
ZUT
Boralex, Inc.
9.47%
ATCO Ltd.
8.45%
AltaGas Ltd.
8.32%
Canadian Utilities Ltd.
8.09%
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP
7.95%
Capital Power Corp.
7.68%
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP
7.64%
Emera, Inc.
7.35%
TransAlta Corp.
7.18%
Northland Power, Inc.
7.08%
Diversification
STPL
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 126 total
52.85%
ZUT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 13 total
79.21%
Characteristics
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STPL
ZUT
| Provider | BMO | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | FTSE Developed ex Korea Consumer Staples Capped 100% Hedged to CAD Total Return Index - CAD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 2.12% | 2.96% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | April 7, 2017 | January 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about STPL and ZUT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: STPL or ZUT?
As of September 11, 2026, STPL has returned 6.01% year to date, while ZUT has returned 11.61%. ZUT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: STPL or ZUT?
As of September 11, 2026, STPL manages $30.96 M in assets, while ZUT manages $805.63 M. ZUT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are STPL and ZUT managed?
STPL is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the FTSE Developed ex Korea Consumer Staples Capped 100% Hedged to CAD Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. ZUT is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do STPL and ZUT emphasize?
STPL is most exposed to Consumer Non-Cyclicals, Healthcare, and Non-Energy Materials. ZUT is most exposed to Utilities, Energy, and Industrials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: STPL or ZUT?
Year to date, STPL has seen -$4.88 M in net flows, compared with -$94.91 M for ZUT. STPL has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of STPL and ZUT compare?
STPL has an expense ratio of 0.40%, while ZUT has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
What are the top holdings of STPL and ZUT?
STPL's largest holdings include The Coca-Cola Co., Procter & Gamble Co., and Philip Morris International, Inc.. ZUT's top holdings include Boralex, Inc., ATCO Ltd., and AltaGas Ltd..
Which ETF is more diversified: STPL or ZUT?
STPL holds 125 securities, while ZUT holds 13. On holdings count, STPL is the more diversified portfolio.
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