iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETF (XST) and BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that XST focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Consumer Staples, while ZSP leans towards Information Technology, Financials, and Communication Services. When evaluating costs, XST features a management fee (MER) of 0.55%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, XST has returned 0.11% year-to-date with +$34 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 2.96% with +$241 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 | $377.85 M | $21,889.79 M |
| Management Fees | 0.55% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.61% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.73% | -0.65% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XST | -5.29% | +0.17% | -0.11% | +12.83% | +45.76% |
ZSP | +5.37% | +0.14% | +2.96% | +33.25% | +79.26% | |
| Flows | XST | +$11 M | +$23 M | +$34 M | +$69 M | +$60 M |
ZSP | +$34 M | -$158 M | +$241 M | +$1,416 M | +$4,394 M |
XST vs ZSP exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | iShares | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Total Return 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 | 0.69% | 0.82% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | April 12, 2011 | November 14, 2012 |
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