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When evaluating costs, ZWS features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.18% for XEQT. Performance-wise, ZWS has returned 12.1% year-to-date with -$8 M in net flows, whereas XEQT is at 15.26% with +$9 B. 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 | $128.18 M | $23,787.92 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.18% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.71% | 0.19% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 29, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ZWS | +3.51% | +3.67% | +12.10% | +13.45% | +46.51% |
XEQT | -0.57% | +2.97% | +15.26% | +16.14% | +91.26% | |
| Flows | ZWS | +$7 M | +$7 M | -$8 M | -$15 M | -$73 M |
XEQT | +$1,022 M | +$2,886 M | +$9,480 M | +$10,485 M | +$17,229 M |
ZWS vs XEQT exposure
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As of October 29, 2026
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Characteristics
Frequently asked questions about ZWS and XEQT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: ZWS or XEQT?
As of October 29, 2026, ZWS has returned 12.10% year to date, while XEQT has returned 15.26%. XEQT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: ZWS or XEQT?
As of October 29, 2026, ZWS manages $128.18 M in assets, while XEQT manages $23.79 B. XEQT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are ZWS and XEQT managed?
ZWS is actively managed by BMO. It does not track an index. XEQT is actively managed by iShares. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: ZWS or XEQT?
Year to date, ZWS has seen -$8.44 M in net flows, compared with +$9,480.16 M for XEQT. XEQT has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of ZWS and XEQT compare?
ZWS has an expense ratio of 0.71%, while XEQT has an expense ratio of 0.19%.
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