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When evaluating costs, YAVG features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.55% for ZUT. Performance-wise, YAVG has returned 0.57% year-to-date with +$11 M in net flows, whereas ZUT is at 22.54% with -$83 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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YAVG
ZUT
| AuM | $22.09 M | $893.73 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.40% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.71% |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 10, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | YAVG | -8.14% | -21.34% | +0.57% | -1.88% | - |
ZUT | +6.48% | +5.38% | +22.54% | +14.21% | +75.14% | |
| Flows | YAVG | +$7 M | +$15 M | +$11 M | +$13 M | - |
ZUT | -$18 M | +$17 M | -$83 M | -$30 M | +$231 M |
YAVG vs ZUT exposure
Countries
YAVG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Canada
83.93%
Bermuda
16.07%
Sectors
YAVG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Utilities
83.24%
Energy
8.44%
Industrials
8.32%
As of November 10, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
YAVG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Northland Power, Inc.
9.17%
TransAlta Corp.
8.59%
ATCO Ltd.
8.53%
AltaGas Ltd.
8.44%
Canadian Utilities Ltd.
8.43%
Fortis, Inc.
8.34%
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP
8.32%
Capital Power Corp.
8.27%
Emera, Inc.
8.26%
Hydro One Ltd.
8.15%
Diversification
YAVG
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 12 total
84.50%
Characteristics
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YAVG
ZUT
| Provider | Purpose Investments | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 29.48% | 2.72% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 20, 2025 | January 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about YAVG and ZUT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: YAVG or ZUT?
As of November 10, 2026, YAVG has returned 0.57% year to date, while ZUT has returned 22.54%. ZUT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: YAVG or ZUT?
As of November 10, 2026, YAVG manages $22.09 M in assets, while ZUT manages $893.73 M. ZUT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are YAVG and ZUT managed?
YAVG is actively managed by Purpose Investments. It does not track an index. ZUT is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: YAVG or ZUT?
Year to date, YAVG has seen +$11.15 M in net flows, compared with -$83.34 M for ZUT. YAVG has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of YAVG and ZUT compare?
YAVG has an expense ratio of 1.40%, while ZUT has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
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