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When evaluating costs, YCST features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.25% for ZEB. Performance-wise, YCST has returned 9.58% year-to-date with +$1 M in net flows, whereas ZEB is at 32.65% with +$209 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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YCST
ZEB
| AuM | $8.73 M | $7,263.42 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.25% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.40% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.65% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 20, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | YCST | -1.32% | -6.33% | +9.58% | -1.12% | - |
ZEB | +1.98% | +16.51% | +32.65% | +67.24% | +148.29% | |
| Flows | YCST | +$1 M | +$1 M | +$1 M | +$6 M | - |
ZEB | +$972 M | +$1,234 M | +$209 M | +$894 M | -$431 M |
YCST vs ZEB exposure
Countries
YCST
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
YCST
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Finance
100.00%
As of July 20, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
YCST
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
17.52%
Royal Bank of Canada
17.09%
Bank of Montreal
16.85%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
16.38%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
16.27%
National Bank of Canada
15.89%
Diversification
YCST
Exposure data will be available soon
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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YCST
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 | 13.44% | 2.29% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 20, 2025 | October 20, 2009 |
Frequently asked questions about YCST and ZEB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: YCST or ZEB?
As of July 20, 2026, YCST has returned 9.58% year to date, while ZEB has returned 32.65%. ZEB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: YCST or ZEB?
As of July 20, 2026, YCST manages $8.73 M in assets, while ZEB manages $7.26 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are YCST and ZEB managed?
YCST 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: YCST or ZEB?
Year to date, YCST has seen +$1.34 M in net flows, compared with +$209.29 M for ZEB. ZEB has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of YCST and ZEB compare?
YCST has an expense ratio of 0.40%, while ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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