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BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF (ZLD) and Manulife Multifactor Developed International Index ETF (MINT.B) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that ZLD focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Finance, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Telecommunications, while MINT.B leans towards Finance, Industrials, and Non-Energy Materials. When evaluating costs, ZLD features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.4% for MINT.B. Performance-wise, ZLD has returned 6.59% year-to-date with +$3 M in net flows, whereas MINT.B is at 14.23% with +$8 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
Compare
ZLD
MINT.B
| AuM | $35.11 M | $205.74 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.40% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.45% | 0.45% |
| Tracking Difference | - | 0.84% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 8, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ZLD | -1.76% | +4.97% | +6.59% | +6.62% | +33.79% |
MINT.B | -1.16% | +5.58% | +14.23% | +22.05% | +71.36% | |
| Flows | ZLD | +$0 M | -$6 M | +$3 M | +$3 M | +$2 M |
MINT.B | +$0 M | -$0 M | +$8 M | +$4 M | -$504 M |
ZLD vs MINT.B exposure
Countries
ZLD
Japan
25.72%
United Kingdom
13.95%
France
9.66%
Netherlands
9.62%
Germany
8.49%
Other
32.55%
MINT.B
Japan
24.40%
United Kingdom
12.94%
France
10.57%
Germany
9.97%
Switzerland
8.04%
Other
34.08%
Sectors
ZLD
Finance
22.54%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
11.26%
Telecommunications
10.91%
Industrials
10.43%
Utilities
10.38%
Technology
9.75%
Other
24.73%
MINT.B
Finance
28.32%
Industrials
15.52%
Non-Energy Materials
9.47%
Healthcare
8.65%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.53%
Technology
7.72%
Other
21.78%
As of September 8, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
ZLD
Orange SA
2.22%
Euronext NV
2.10%
Deutsche Börse AG
1.74%
Central Japan Railway Co.
1.63%
Insurance Australia Group Ltd.
1.59%
Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.
1.59%
SECOM Co., Ltd.
1.58%
SoftBank Corp.
1.50%
KDDI Corp.
1.48%
OBIC Co. Ltd.
1.48%
MINT.B
ASML Holding NV
1.93%
VINCI SA
1.61%
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
1.22%
HSBC Holdings Plc
1.15%
BASF SE
1.03%
ENGIE SA
1.01%
Bayer AG
0.97%
Novartis AG
0.87%
Roche Holding AG
0.80%
BP Plc
0.77%
Diversification
ZLD
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 104 total
16.92%
MINT.B
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 575 total
11.35%
Characteristics
Compare
ZLD
MINT.B
| Provider | BMO | Manulife Investments |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | John Hancock Dimensional Developed International Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 2.17% | 4.97% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 10, 2016 | April 17, 2017 |
Frequently asked questions about ZLD and MINT.B
Which ETF has performed better year to date: ZLD or MINT.B?
As of September 8, 2026, ZLD has returned 6.59% year to date, while MINT.B has returned 14.23%. MINT.B is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: ZLD or MINT.B?
As of September 8, 2026, ZLD manages $35.11 M in assets, while MINT.B manages $205.74 M. MINT.B is the larger fund by AUM.
How are ZLD and MINT.B managed?
ZLD is actively managed by BMO. It does not track an index. MINT.B is passively managed by Manulife Investments. It tracks the John Hancock Dimensional Developed International Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do ZLD and MINT.B emphasize?
ZLD is most exposed to Finance, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Telecommunications. MINT.B is most exposed to Finance, Industrials, and Non-Energy Materials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: ZLD or MINT.B?
Year to date, ZLD has seen +$3.10 M in net flows, compared with +$8.12 M for MINT.B. MINT.B has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of ZLD and MINT.B compare?
ZLD has an expense ratio of 0.45%, while MINT.B has an expense ratio of 0.45%.
What are the top holdings of ZLD and MINT.B?
ZLD's largest holdings include Orange SA, Euronext NV, and Deutsche Börse AG. MINT.B's top holdings include ASML Holding NV, VINCI SA, and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA.
Which ETF is more diversified: ZLD or MINT.B?
ZLD holds 104 securities, while MINT.B holds 564. On holdings count, MINT.B is the more diversified portfolio.
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