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When evaluating costs, ZPR features a management fee (MER) of 0.45%, compared to 0.62% for HPR. Performance-wise, ZPR has returned 5.92% year-to-date with -$8 M in net flows, whereas HPR is at 4.59% with -$24 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
ZPR
HPR
| AuM | $1,563.00 M | $932.09 M |
| Management Fees | 0.45% | 0.62% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.50% | 0.65% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.83% | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 12, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ZPR | +0.38% | +3.78% | +5.92% | +18.48% | +69.00% |
HPR | +0.45% | +3.43% | +4.59% | +16.77% | +59.74% | |
| Flows | ZPR | -$1 M | +$8 M | -$8 M | +$9 M | -$417 M |
HPR | -$6 M | -$7 M | -$24 M | -$72 M | -$460 M |
ZPR vs HPR exposure
Countries
ZPR
Canada
98.29%
HPR
Exposure data will be available soon
Sectors
ZPR
Financials
25.48%
Energy
23.97%
Utilities
17.66%
Other
17.59%
Communication Services
9.14%
HPR
Exposure data will be available soon
As of June 12, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
ZPR
BCE CUM RED FST SRS AK PRF
2.53%
ENBRIDGE INC
1.88%
INTACT NON CUM RT RES CL A SRS 3 PRF
1.69%
CA11271J8831
1.68%
TC ENERGY CORP CUM RED FIRST SR 5 PRF
1.62%
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
1.62%
CA11271J6850
1.52%
POWER FI 4.40% NON CUM 5 YR SR P PRF
1.45%
FORTIS INC CUM RED FXD PRF M
1.43%
TORONTO-DOMINION BANK PRF
1.42%
HPR
Exposure data will be available soon
Diversification
ZPR
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 114 total
16.83%
HPR
Exposure data will be available soon
Characteristics
Compare
ZPR
HPR
| Provider | BMO | Global X |
| Management | Passively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Total Return Index - CAD | - |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 5.07% | 4.73% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | November 14, 2012 | November 22, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about ZPR and HPR
Which ETF has performed better year to date: ZPR or HPR?
As of June 12, 2026, ZPR has returned 5.92% year to date, while HPR has returned 4.59%. ZPR is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: ZPR or HPR?
As of June 12, 2026, ZPR manages $1.56 B in assets, while HPR manages $932.09 M. ZPR is the larger fund by AUM.
How are ZPR and HPR managed?
ZPR is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. HPR is actively managed by Global X. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: ZPR or HPR?
Year to date, ZPR has seen -$8.40 M in net flows, compared with -$23.76 M for HPR. ZPR has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of ZPR and HPR compare?
ZPR has an expense ratio of 0.50%, while HPR has an expense ratio of 0.65%.
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