ZFC
BMO SIA Focused Canadian Equity Fund ETF

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XEQT
iShares Core Equity ETF

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When evaluating costs, ZFC features a management fee (MER) of 0.75%, compared to 0.18% for XEQT. Performance-wise, ZFC has returned 9.78% year-to-date with -$7 M in net flows, whereas XEQT is at 15.43% with +$9 B. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.

NAV Performance and Flows

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Key Data

Historical performance and flows

As of October 16, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
Perf.
ZFC
-2.33%-9.80%+9.78%+8.83%+45.63%
XEQT
+1.39%+1.60%+15.43%+17.52%+85.67%
Flows
ZFC
+$1 M+$1 M-$7 M-$4 M+$4 M
XEQT
+$916 M+$2,852 M+$9,055 M+$10,211 M+$16,832 M

ZFC vs XEQT exposure

Countries

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Sectors

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As of October 16, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

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Diversification

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Characteristics

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ZFC
XEQT
ProviderBMOiShares
ManagementActively managedActively managed
Benchmark--
Replication Method--
Asset ClassEquityEquity
Dividend PolicyDistributingDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield0.14%1.58%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateDecember 11, 2018August 7, 2019

Frequently asked questions about ZFC and XEQT

Which ETF has performed better year to date: ZFC or XEQT?
As of October 16, 2026, ZFC has returned 9.78% year to date, while XEQT has returned 15.43%. XEQT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: ZFC or XEQT?
As of October 16, 2026, ZFC manages $78.00 M in assets, while XEQT manages $23.40 B. XEQT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are ZFC and XEQT managed?
ZFC is actively managed by BMO. It does not track an index. XEQT is actively managed by iShares. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: ZFC or XEQT?
Year to date, ZFC has seen -$7.44 M in net flows, compared with +$9,054.60 M for XEQT. XEQT has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of ZFC and XEQT compare?
ZFC has an expense ratio of 0.84%, while XEQT has an expense ratio of 0.19%.

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