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When evaluating costs, SVR.C features a management fee (MER) of 0.6%, compared to 0.55% for ZUT. Performance-wise, SVR.C has returned 5.38% year-to-date with -$5 M in net flows, whereas ZUT is at 20.18% with -$66 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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SVR.C
ZUT
| AuM | $136.25 M | $901.76 M |
| Management Fees | 0.60% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.66% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.90% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 12, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SVR.C | -18.35% | -21.10% | -5.38% | +88.61% | +183.28% |
ZUT | +3.71% | +8.83% | +20.18% | +27.67% | +47.40% | |
| Flows | SVR.C | -$5 M | -$5 M | -$5 M | +$29 M | +$32 M |
ZUT | -$4 M | +$15 M | -$66 M | +$132 M | +$243 M |
SVR.C vs ZUT exposure
Countries
SVR.C
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Canada
85.23%
Bermuda
14.77%
Sectors
SVR.C
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Utilities
100.00%
As of June 12, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
SVR.C
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
BORALEX
10.04%
NORTHLAND POWER
8.09%
ALTAGAS
8.08%
BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE PARTNERS
7.87%
ATCO
7.62%
CAPITAL POWER
7.57%
EMERA
7.48%
ALGONQUIN POWER
7.47%
CANADIAN UTILITIES
7.43%
FORTIS
7.23%
Diversification
SVR.C
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 13 total
78.87%
Characteristics
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SVR.C
ZUT
| Provider | iShares | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | LBMA Silver Price - Price/USD - USD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Commodity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 2.77% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 4, 2011 | January 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about SVR.C and ZUT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: SVR.C or ZUT?
As of June 12, 2026, SVR.C has returned -5.38% year to date, while ZUT has returned 20.18%. ZUT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SVR.C or ZUT?
As of June 12, 2026, SVR.C manages $136.25 M in assets, while ZUT manages $901.76 M. ZUT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are SVR.C and ZUT managed?
SVR.C is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the LBMA Silver Price - Price/USD - USD benchmark. ZUT is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: SVR.C or ZUT?
Year to date, SVR.C has seen -$5.09 M in net flows, compared with -$65.77 M for ZUT. SVR.C has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of SVR.C and ZUT compare?
SVR.C has an expense ratio of 0.66%, while ZUT has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
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