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iShares Core Growth ETF Portfolio (XGRO) and BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that XGRO focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Information Technology, Financials, and Industrials, while ZEB leans towards Financials. When evaluating costs, XGRO features a management fee (MER) of 0.18%, compared to 0.25% for ZEB. Performance-wise, XGRO has returned 8.76% year-to-date with +$439 M in net flows, whereas ZEB is at 21.68% with -$1,123 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
XGRO
ZEB
| AuM | $4,811.14 M | $5,430.65 M |
| Management Fees | 0.18% | 0.25% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.20% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.62% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 8, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XGRO | +1.17% | +7.25% | +8.76% | +22.90% | +64.86% |
ZEB | +5.67% | +18.78% | +21.68% | +62.80% | +140.12% | |
| Flows | XGRO | +$85 M | +$211 M | +$439 M | +$829 M | +$1,911 M |
ZEB | -$9 M | -$208 M | -$1,123 M | -$1,066 M | -$1,888 M |
XGRO vs ZEB exposure
Countries
XGRO
USA
39.43%
Canada
34.76%
Other
25.81%
ZEB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
XGRO
Information Technology
16.89%
Financials
14.89%
Other
9.99%
Industrials
8.73%
Other
49.50%
ZEB
Financials
100.00%
As of June 8, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XGRO
NVIDIA
2.56%
APPLE
2.10%
MICROSOFT-T
1.60%
ROYAL BK CANADA
1.42%
AMAZON.COM INC
1.36%
ALPHABET INC-CL
1.18%
BROADCOM LIMITED
1.04%
TORONTO DOMINION
1.02%
ALPHABET INC-CL
0.94%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
0.84%
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
XGRO
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 21,767 total
14.06%
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
Compare
XGRO
ZEB
| Provider | iShares | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity, Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.79% | 2.48% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | June 21, 2007 | October 20, 2009 |
Frequently asked questions about XGRO and ZEB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XGRO or ZEB?
As of June 8, 2026, XGRO has returned 8.76% year to date, while ZEB has returned 21.68%. ZEB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XGRO or ZEB?
As of June 8, 2026, XGRO manages $4.81 B in assets, while ZEB manages $5.43 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XGRO and ZEB managed?
XGRO is actively managed by iShares. 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 XGRO and ZEB emphasize?
XGRO is most exposed to Information Technology, Financials, and Industrials. ZEB is most exposed to Financials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XGRO or ZEB?
Year to date, XGRO has seen +$438.94 M in net flows, compared with -$1,122.69 M for ZEB. XGRO has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XGRO and ZEB compare?
XGRO has an expense ratio of 0.20%, while ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
What are the top holdings of XGRO and ZEB?
XGRO's largest holdings include NVIDIA and ALPHABET INC-CL. ZEB's top holdings include TORONTO DOMINION, CDN IMPERIAL BK, and NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA.
Which ETF is more diversified: XGRO or ZEB?
XGRO holds 18437 securities, while ZEB holds 6. On holdings count, XGRO is the more diversified portfolio.
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