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BMO Brookfield Global Real Estate Tech Fund ETF (TOWR) and BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB) 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 ZEB leans towards Financials. When evaluating costs, TOWR features a management fee (MER) of 0.8%, compared to 0.25% for ZEB. Performance-wise, TOWR has returned 13.4% year-to-date with -$1 M in net flows, whereas ZEB is at 23.88% with -$1,116 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
TOWR
ZEB
| AuM | $2.83 M | $5,536.30 M |
| Management Fees | 0.80% | 0.25% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.89% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.62% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 11, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | TOWR | +0.46% | +8.05% | +13.40% | +10.68% | +28.97% |
ZEB | +7.80% | +20.31% | +23.88% | +66.43% | +145.04% | |
| Flows | TOWR | +$0 M | +$0 M | -$1 M | -$2 M | -$37 M |
ZEB | -$85 M | -$309 M | -$1,116 M | -$946 M | -$1,896 M |
TOWR vs ZEB exposure
Countries
TOWR
USA
64.55%
United Kingdom
7.04%
Other
28.42%
ZEB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
TOWR
Real Estate
88.72%
Other
11.28%
ZEB
Financials
100.00%
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%
ZEB
TORONTO DOMINION
17.02%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
16.89%
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
16.73%
ROYAL BK CANADA
16.71%
BNS
16.37%
BANK OF MONTREAL
16.28%
Diversification
TOWR
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 25 total
69.48%
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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TOWR
ZEB
| Provider | BMO | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.53% | 2.44% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 1, 2022 | October 20, 2009 |
Frequently asked questions about TOWR and ZEB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: TOWR or ZEB?
As of June 11, 2026, TOWR has returned 13.40% year to date, while ZEB has returned 23.88%. ZEB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: TOWR or ZEB?
As of June 11, 2026, TOWR manages $2.83 M in assets, while ZEB manages $5.54 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are TOWR and ZEB managed?
TOWR is actively managed by BMO. It does not track an index. ZEB is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do TOWR and ZEB emphasize?
TOWR is most exposed to Real Estate, Communication Services, and Information Technology. ZEB is most exposed to Financials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: TOWR or ZEB?
Year to date, TOWR has seen -$1.41 M in net flows, compared with -$1,115.72 M for ZEB. TOWR has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of TOWR and ZEB compare?
TOWR has an expense ratio of 0.89%, while ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
What are the top holdings of TOWR and ZEB?
TOWR's largest holdings include EQUINIX INC COMMON STOCK REIT, PROLOGIS REIT, and DIGITAL REALTY REIT. ZEB's top holdings include TORONTO DOMINION, CDN IMPERIAL BK, and NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA.
Which ETF is more diversified: TOWR or ZEB?
TOWR holds 23 securities, while ZEB holds 6. On holdings count, TOWR is the more diversified portfolio.
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