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When evaluating costs, YCON features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.25% for ZEB. Performance-wise, YCON has returned 25.01% year-to-date with +$25 M in net flows, whereas ZEB is at 29.41% with +$169 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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YCON
ZEB
| AuM | $25.49 M | $6,981.05 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.25% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.40% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.51% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 20, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | YCON | -15.71% | +8.62% | -25.01% | -53.49% | - |
ZEB | -3.03% | -2.44% | +29.41% | +44.28% | +178.22% | |
| Flows | YCON | +$1 M | +$3 M | +$25 M | +$31 M | - |
ZEB | -$429 M | -$97 M | +$169 M | +$869 M | -$819 M |
YCON vs ZEB exposure
Countries
YCON
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
YCON
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Finance
100.00%
As of October 20, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
YCON
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
The Bank of Nova Scotia
17.59%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
17.41%
Royal Bank of Canada
17.16%
Bank of Montreal
16.64%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
15.79%
National Bank of Canada
15.42%
Diversification
YCON
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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YCON
ZEB
| Provider | Purpose Investments | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 63.69% | 2.37% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 20, 2025 | October 20, 2009 |
Frequently asked questions about YCON and ZEB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: YCON or ZEB?
As of October 20, 2026, YCON has returned -25.01% year to date, while ZEB has returned 29.41%. ZEB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: YCON or ZEB?
As of October 20, 2026, YCON manages $25.49 M in assets, while ZEB manages $6.98 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are YCON and ZEB managed?
YCON is actively managed by Purpose Investments. It does not track an index. ZEB is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: YCON or ZEB?
Year to date, YCON has seen +$24.51 M in net flows, compared with +$169.48 M for ZEB. ZEB has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of YCON and ZEB compare?
YCON has an expense ratio of 0.40%, while ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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