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When evaluating costs, UTIL features a management fee (MER) of 0.61%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, UTIL has returned 20.46% year-to-date with -$10 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 11.96% with +$291 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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UTIL
ZSP
| AuM | $23.91 M | $23,825.17 M |
| Management Fees | 0.61% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.21% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.38% | -0.10% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 20, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | UTIL | +1.02% | +6.84% | +20.46% | +27.43% | +52.71% |
ZSP | +0.08% | +8.15% | +11.96% | +22.47% | +80.87% | |
| Flows | UTIL | +$1 M | -$27 M | -$10 M | -$2 M | +$8 M |
ZSP | -$96 M | +$12 M | +$291 M | +$899 M | +$5,074 M |
UTIL vs ZSP exposure
Countries
UTIL
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
USA
97.86%
Sectors
UTIL
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Technology
46.52%
Finance
12.65%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
9.38%
Healthcare
8.23%
Industrials
7.68%
Other
15.54%
As of July 20, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
UTIL
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
NVIDIA Corp.
8.04%
Apple, Inc.
7.08%
Microsoft Corp.
4.89%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.14%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.51%
Broadcom Inc.
3.12%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.79%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.15%
Tesla, Inc.
1.92%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.61%
Diversification
UTIL
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 502 total
39.24%
Characteristics
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UTIL
ZSP
| Provider | Global X | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Mirae Asset Equal Weight Canadian Utilities Index - CAD | S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.34% | 0.77% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | August 9, 2022 | November 14, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about UTIL and ZSP
Which ETF has performed better year to date: UTIL or ZSP?
As of July 20, 2026, UTIL has returned 20.46% year to date, while ZSP has returned 11.96%. UTIL is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: UTIL or ZSP?
As of July 20, 2026, UTIL manages $23.91 M in assets, while ZSP manages $23.83 B. ZSP is the larger fund by AUM.
How are UTIL and ZSP managed?
UTIL is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Mirae Asset Equal Weight Canadian Utilities Index - CAD benchmark. ZSP is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: UTIL or ZSP?
Year to date, UTIL has seen -$9.97 M in net flows, compared with +$290.69 M for ZSP. ZSP has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of UTIL and ZSP compare?
UTIL has an expense ratio of 0.21%, while ZSP has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
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