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When evaluating costs, YPLT features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.55% for ZUT. Performance-wise, YPLT has returned 27.6% year-to-date with +$14 M in net flows, whereas ZUT is at 22.25% with -$127 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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YPLT
ZUT
| AuM | $27.13 M | $853.07 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.40% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.85% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 20, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | YPLT | +14.23% | -5.87% | -27.60% | -16.87% | - |
ZUT | +1.08% | +6.43% | +22.25% | +25.92% | +52.94% | |
| Flows | YPLT | +$4 M | +$13 M | +$14 M | +$24 M | - |
ZUT | -$5 M | -$67 M | -$127 M | -$50 M | +$186 M |
YPLT vs ZUT exposure
Countries
YPLT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Canada
84.68%
Bermuda
15.32%
Sectors
YPLT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Utilities
85.04%
Energy
7.95%
Industrials
7.01%
As of July 20, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
YPLT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Boralex, Inc.
9.46%
Capital Power Corp.
8.42%
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP
8.31%
AltaGas Ltd.
7.95%
ATCO Ltd.
7.77%
TransAlta Corp.
7.74%
Canadian Utilities Ltd.
7.65%
Emera, Inc.
7.38%
Fortis, Inc.
7.23%
Northland Power, Inc.
7.14%
Diversification
YPLT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 13 total
79.05%
Characteristics
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YPLT
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 | 36.15% | 2.72% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 20, 2025 | January 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about YPLT and ZUT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: YPLT or ZUT?
As of July 20, 2026, YPLT has returned -27.60% year to date, while ZUT has returned 22.25%. ZUT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: YPLT or ZUT?
As of July 20, 2026, YPLT manages $27.13 M in assets, while ZUT manages $853.07 M. ZUT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are YPLT and ZUT managed?
YPLT 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: YPLT or ZUT?
Year to date, YPLT has seen +$13.91 M in net flows, compared with -$127.21 M for ZUT. YPLT has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of YPLT and ZUT compare?
YPLT has an expense ratio of 0.40%, while ZUT has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
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