ZSP
BMO S&P 500 Index ETF

Full ZSP fund page
VS
ZAPR
BMO US Equity Buffer Hedged to CAD ETF - April

Full ZAPR fund page

BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP) and BMO US Equity Buffer Hedged to CAD ETF - April (ZAPR) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that ZSP focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Technology, Finance, and Consumer Non-Cyclicals, while ZAPR leans towards Technology, Finance, and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. When evaluating costs, ZSP features a management fee (MER) of 0.08%, compared to 0.73% for ZAPR. Performance-wise, ZSP has returned 12.31% year-to-date with +$395 M in net flows, whereas ZAPR is at 6.91% with +$2 M. 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 July 31, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
Perf.
ZSP
-1.03%+7.09%+12.31%+20.66%+79.06%
ZAPR
+0.21%+1.88%+6.91%+9.90%-
Flows
ZSP
-$100 M+$10 M+$395 M+$1,060 M+$5,261 M
ZAPR
+$0 M+$0 M+$2 M+$3 M-

ZSP vs ZAPR exposure

Countries

ZSP
USA
97.59%
ZAPR
USA
104.83%

Sectors

ZSP
Technology
45.24%
Finance
13.35%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.96%
Healthcare
8.87%
Industrials
7.90%
Other
15.69%
ZAPR
Technology
48.60%
Finance
14.34%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
9.62%
Healthcare
9.53%
Industrials
8.48%
Other
9.43%
As of July 31, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

ZSP
NVIDIA Corp.
7.39%
Apple, Inc.
6.48%
Microsoft Corp.
4.29%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.68%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.24%
Broadcom Inc.
2.76%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.60%
Micron Technology, Inc.
2.03%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.94%
Tesla, Inc.
1.81%
ZAPR
NVIDIA Corp.
7.94%
Apple, Inc.
6.96%
Microsoft Corp.
4.60%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.95%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.48%
Broadcom Inc.
2.96%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.79%
Micron Technology, Inc.
2.18%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.08%
Tesla, Inc.
1.95%

Diversification

ZSP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 502 total
36.20%
ZAPR
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 503 total
38.89%

Characteristics

Compare
ZSP
ZAPR
ProviderBMOBMO
ManagementPassively managedActively managed
BenchmarkS&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD-
Replication MethodDirect (Physical)
Asset ClassEquityEquity
Dividend PolicyDistributingDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield0.77%0.45%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateNovember 14, 2012March 25, 2024

Frequently asked questions about ZSP and ZAPR

Which ETF has performed better year to date: ZSP or ZAPR?
As of July 31, 2026, ZSP has returned 12.31% year to date, while ZAPR has returned 6.91%. ZSP is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: ZSP or ZAPR?
As of July 31, 2026, ZSP manages $24.00 B in assets, while ZAPR manages $115.61 M. ZSP is the larger fund by AUM.
How are ZSP and ZAPR managed?
ZSP is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. ZAPR is actively managed by BMO. It does not track an index.
What sectors do ZSP and ZAPR emphasize?
ZSP is most exposed to Technology, Finance, and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. ZAPR is most exposed to Technology, Finance, and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: ZSP or ZAPR?
Year to date, ZSP has seen +$395.32 M in net flows, compared with +$1.70 M for ZAPR. ZSP has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of ZSP and ZAPR compare?
ZSP has an expense ratio of 0.09%, while ZAPR has an expense ratio of 0.73%.
What are the top holdings of ZSP and ZAPR?
ZSP's largest holdings include NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc., and Alphabet, Inc.. ZAPR's top holdings include NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc., and Alphabet, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: ZSP or ZAPR?
ZSP holds 495 securities, while ZAPR holds 495. On holdings count, ZSP is the more diversified portfolio.

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