BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF (ZPR) and BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that ZPR focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Financials, Energy, and Utilities, while ZSP leans towards Information Technology, Financials, and Communication Services. When evaluating costs, ZPR features a management fee (MER) of 0.45%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, ZPR has returned 5.28% year-to-date with -$10 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 5.55% with +$466 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
| AuM | $1,558.74 M | $22,666.27 M |
| Management Fees | 0.45% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.50% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.80% | -0.36% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ZPR | +2.90% | +4.67% | +5.28% | +24.48% | +67.89% |
ZSP | +7.53% | +6.46% | +5.55% | +27.96% | +84.44% | |
| Flows | ZPR | +$11 M | +$35 M | -$10 M | +$24 M | -$443 M |
ZSP | +$327 M | +$55 M | +$466 M | +$1,518 M | +$4,738 M |
ZPR vs ZSP exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | BMO | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Total Return Index - CAD | S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 5.01% | 0.80% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | November 14, 2012 | November 14, 2012 |
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