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When evaluating costs, ZWS features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.65% for DXQ. Performance-wise, ZWS has returned 10.79% year-to-date with -$11 M in net flows, whereas DXQ is at 0.47% with +$369 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
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| AuM | $124.50 M | $900.03 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.65% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.71% | 0.71% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 30, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ZWS | +2.94% | +2.03% | +10.79% | +12.47% | +44.80% |
DXQ | -3.81% | -1.32% | +0.47% | -0.69% | +25.16% | |
| Flows | ZWS | +$4 M | +$4 M | -$11 M | -$17 M | -$75 M |
DXQ | +$65 M | +$169 M | +$369 M | +$423 M | +$630 M |
ZWS vs DXQ exposure
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As of October 30, 2026
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Characteristics
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| Provider | BMO | Dynamic Funds |
| Management | Actively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| Replication Method | - | - |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 6.18% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 7, 2018 | September 20, 2022 |
Frequently asked questions about ZWS and DXQ
Which ETF has performed better year to date: ZWS or DXQ?
As of October 30, 2026, ZWS has returned 10.79% year to date, while DXQ has returned 0.47%. ZWS is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: ZWS or DXQ?
As of October 30, 2026, ZWS manages $124.50 M in assets, while DXQ manages $900.03 M. DXQ is the larger fund by AUM.
How are ZWS and DXQ managed?
ZWS is actively managed by BMO. It does not track an index. DXQ is actively managed by Dynamic Funds. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: ZWS or DXQ?
Year to date, ZWS has seen -$10.62 M in net flows, compared with +$368.93 M for DXQ. DXQ has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of ZWS and DXQ compare?
ZWS has an expense ratio of 0.71%, while DXQ has an expense ratio of 0.71%.
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