Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (VGRO) and BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that VGRO focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Information Technology, Financials, and Industrials, while ZSP leans towards Information Technology, Financials, and Communication Services. When evaluating costs, VGRO features a management fee (MER) of 0.22%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, VGRO has returned 7.26% year-to-date with +$765 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 7.18% with +$471 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
| AuM | $9,790.59 M | $23,022.75 M |
| Management Fees | 0.22% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.24% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.36% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VGRO | +5.58% | +4.53% | +7.26% | +27.18% | +65.13% |
ZSP | +9.19% | +6.33% | +7.18% | +31.34% | +87.39% | |
| Flows | VGRO | +$159 M | +$494 M | +$765 M | +$1,490 M | +$3,089 M |
ZSP | +$332 M | +$71 M | +$471 M | +$1,506 M | +$4,689 M |
VGRO vs ZSP exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | Vanguard | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity, Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.76% | 0.78% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 1, 2018 | November 14, 2012 |
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