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When evaluating costs, VOLX features a management fee (MER) of 1.15%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, VOLX has returned 5.52% year-to-date with -$5 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 10.3% with +$566 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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VOLX
ZSP
| AuM | $21.82 M | $23,784.53 M |
| Management Fees | 1.15% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.18% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.22% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 11, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VOLX | -11.19% | -21.88% | -5.52% | -50.93% | -78.59% |
ZSP | +1.90% | +12.40% | +10.30% | +26.61% | +83.75% | |
| Flows | VOLX | +$1 M | +$1 M | -$5 M | +$17 M | +$10 M |
ZSP | +$89 M | +$283 M | +$566 M | +$1,532 M | +$5,079 M |
VOLX vs ZSP exposure
Countries
VOLX
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
USA
97.06%
Sectors
VOLX
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Information Technology
36.41%
Communication Services
10.68%
Consumer Discretionary
10.06%
Financials
9.94%
Health Care
8.26%
Industrials
8.01%
Other
16.63%
As of June 11, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
VOLX
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
NVIDIA
8.33%
APPLE
6.50%
MICROSOFT-T
5.16%
AMAZON.COM INC
4.21%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.33%
BROADCOM LIMITED
3.16%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.67%
META PLATFORMS
2.40%
TESLA
1.72%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
1.44%
Diversification
VOLX
Exposure data will be available soon
ZSP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 502 total
38.91%
Characteristics
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VOLX
ZSP
| Provider | Global X | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index - USD | S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Volatility | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Capitalization | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 0.76% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | December 15, 2010 | November 14, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about VOLX and ZSP
Which ETF has performed better year to date: VOLX or ZSP?
As of June 11, 2026, VOLX has returned -5.52% year to date, while ZSP has returned 10.30%. ZSP is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: VOLX or ZSP?
As of June 11, 2026, VOLX manages $21.82 M in assets, while ZSP manages $23.78 B. ZSP is the larger fund by AUM.
How are VOLX and ZSP managed?
VOLX is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index - USD 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: VOLX or ZSP?
Year to date, VOLX has seen -$4.51 M in net flows, compared with +$565.61 M for ZSP. ZSP has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of VOLX and ZSP compare?
VOLX has an expense ratio of 1.18%, while ZSP has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
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