TOWR
BMO Brookfield Global Real Estate Tech Fund ETF

Full TOWR fund page
VS
CGRE
CI Global REIT Private Pool ETF

Full CGRE fund page

BMO Brookfield Global Real Estate Tech Fund ETF (TOWR) and CI Global REIT Private Pool ETF (CGRE) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that TOWR focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Real Estate, Communication Services, and Information Technology, while CGRE leans towards Real Estate and Health Care. When evaluating costs, TOWR features a management fee (MER) of 0.8%, compared to 0.7% for CGRE. Performance-wise, TOWR has returned 13.4% year-to-date with -$1 M in net flows, whereas CGRE is at 10.32% with +$3 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.

NAV Performance and Flows

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Key Data

Historical performance and flows

As of June 11, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
Perf.
TOWR
+0.46%+8.05%+13.40%+10.68%+28.97%
CGRE
+2.28%+6.88%+10.32%+11.20%+27.53%
Flows
TOWR
+$0 M+$0 M-$1 M-$2 M-$37 M
CGRE
+$3 M+$3 M+$3 M-$1 M-$43 M

TOWR vs CGRE exposure

Countries

TOWR
USA
64.55%
United Kingdom
7.04%
Other
28.42%
CGRE
USA
62.12%
Canada
11.99%
United Kingdom
8.28%
Other
17.61%

Sectors

TOWR
Real Estate
88.72%
Other
11.28%
CGRE
Real Estate
87.47%
Other
8.09%
As of June 11, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

TOWR
EQUINIX INC COMMON STOCK REIT
10.19%
PROLOGIS REIT
9.65%
DIGITAL REALTY REIT
9.05%
AMERICAN TOWER CL A REIT
6.93%
CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL
6.56%
IRON MOUNTAIN
6.37%
SBA COMMUNICATIONS
6.16%
TERRENO REALTY REIT
4.88%
TRITAX BIG BOX REIT
4.85%
GOODMAN GROUP CF
4.84%
CGRE
EQUINIX INC COMMON STOCK REIT
5.38%
PROLOGIS REIT
4.59%
WELLTOWER INC
4.55%
CHARTWELL RETIREMENT RESIDENCES
4.44%
VENTAS REIT
3.84%
BRIXMOR PROPERTY GROUP REIT
3.08%
MITSUI FUDOSAN
2.49%
REALTY INCOME REIT
2.45%
EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES REIT
2.45%
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS REIT
2.44%

Diversification

TOWR
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 25 total
69.48%
CGRE
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 54 total
35.71%

Characteristics

Compare
TOWR
CGRE
ProviderBMOCI
ManagementActively managedActively managed
Benchmark--
Replication Method
Asset ClassEquityEquity
Dividend PolicyDistributingDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield1.53%4.58%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateMarch 1, 2022May 26, 2020

Frequently asked questions about TOWR and CGRE

Which ETF has performed better year to date: TOWR or CGRE?
As of June 11, 2026, TOWR has returned 13.40% year to date, while CGRE has returned 10.32%. TOWR is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: TOWR or CGRE?
As of June 11, 2026, TOWR manages $2.83 M in assets, while CGRE manages $45.67 M. CGRE is the larger fund by AUM.
How are TOWR and CGRE managed?
TOWR is actively managed by BMO. It does not track an index. CGRE is actively managed by CI. It does not track an index.
What sectors do TOWR and CGRE emphasize?
TOWR is most exposed to Real Estate, Communication Services, and Information Technology. CGRE is most exposed to Real Estate and Health Care.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: TOWR or CGRE?
Year to date, TOWR has seen -$1.41 M in net flows, compared with +$2.76 M for CGRE. CGRE has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of TOWR and CGRE compare?
TOWR has an expense ratio of 0.89%, while CGRE has an expense ratio of 0.91%.
What are the top holdings of TOWR and CGRE?
TOWR's largest holdings include EQUINIX INC COMMON STOCK REIT, PROLOGIS REIT, and DIGITAL REALTY REIT. CGRE's top holdings include EQUINIX INC COMMON STOCK REIT and PROLOGIS REIT.
Which ETF is more diversified: TOWR or CGRE?
TOWR holds 23 securities, while CGRE holds 49. On holdings count, CGRE is the more diversified portfolio.

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