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BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB) and BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (ZWB) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that ZEB focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Finance, while ZWB leans towards Finance. When evaluating costs, ZEB features a management fee (MER) of 0.25%, compared to 0.65% for ZWB. Performance-wise, ZEB has returned 32.42% year-to-date with -$181 M in net flows, whereas ZWB is at 27.98% with +$10 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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ZEB
ZWB
| AuM | $6,862.05 M | $4,733.20 M |
| Management Fees | 0.25% | 0.65% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.28% | 0.72% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.65% | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 6, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ZEB | +8.83% | +27.08% | +32.42% | +69.71% | +159.26% |
ZWB | +8.03% | +23.52% | +27.98% | +58.54% | +118.22% | |
| Flows | ZEB | +$911 M | +$531 M | -$181 M | +$437 M | -$896 M |
ZWB | -$10 M | -$12 M | +$10 M | -$1 M | -$233 M |
ZEB vs ZWB exposure
Countries
ZEB
Canada
100.00%
ZWB
Canada
100.20%
Sectors
ZEB
Finance
100.00%
ZWB
Finance
100.20%
As of July 6, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
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%
ZWB
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
17.41%
Bank of Montreal
17.00%
Royal Bank of Canada
16.80%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
16.47%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
16.34%
National Bank of Canada
16.18%
Diversification
ZEB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
ZWB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.20%
Characteristics
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ZEB
ZWB
| Provider | BMO | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Actively 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 | 2.29% | 4.71% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 20, 2009 | January 28, 2011 |
Frequently asked questions about ZEB and ZWB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: ZEB or ZWB?
As of July 6, 2026, ZEB has returned 32.42% year to date, while ZWB has returned 27.98%. ZEB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: ZEB or ZWB?
As of July 6, 2026, ZEB manages $6.86 B in assets, while ZWB manages $4.73 B. ZEB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are ZEB and ZWB managed?
ZEB is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark. ZWB is actively managed by BMO. It does not track an index.
What sectors do ZEB and ZWB emphasize?
ZEB is most exposed to Finance. ZWB is most exposed to Finance.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: ZEB or ZWB?
Year to date, ZEB has seen -$180.54 M in net flows, compared with +$9.77 M for ZWB. ZWB has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of ZEB and ZWB compare?
ZEB has an expense ratio of 0.28%, while ZWB has an expense ratio of 0.72%.
What are the top holdings of ZEB and ZWB?
ZEB's largest holdings include The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, and Bank of Montreal. ZWB's top holdings include The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Bank of Montreal, and Royal Bank of Canada.
Which ETF is more diversified: ZEB or ZWB?
ZEB holds 6 securities, while ZWB holds 6. On holdings count, ZEB is the more diversified portfolio.
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