ZWU
BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF

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ZWC
BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF

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When evaluating costs, ZWU features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.65% for ZWC. Performance-wise, ZWU has returned 5.64% year-to-date with +$217 M in net flows, whereas ZWC is at 16.6% with +$348 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.

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Key Data

Historical performance and flows

As of October 28, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
Perf.
ZWU
+2.96%-6.15%+5.64%+4.24%+44.10%
ZWC
+2.67%+0.76%+16.60%+22.69%+77.60%
Flows
ZWU
+$19 M+$95 M+$217 M+$305 M+$327 M
ZWC
+$13 M+$70 M+$348 M+$380 M+$300 M

ZWU vs ZWC exposure

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As of October 28, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

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Diversification

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Characteristics

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ZWU
ZWC
ProviderBMOBMO
ManagementActively managedActively managed
Benchmark--
Replication Method--
Asset ClassEquityEquity
Dividend PolicyDistributingDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield7.58%5.84%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateOctober 27, 2011February 9, 2017

Frequently asked questions about ZWU and ZWC

Which ETF has performed better year to date: ZWU or ZWC?
As of October 28, 2026, ZWU has returned 5.64% year to date, while ZWC has returned 16.60%. ZWC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: ZWU or ZWC?
As of October 28, 2026, ZWU manages $2.17 B in assets, while ZWC manages $2.52 B. ZWC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are ZWU and ZWC managed?
ZWU is actively managed by BMO. It does not track an index. ZWC is actively managed by BMO. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: ZWU or ZWC?
Year to date, ZWU has seen +$216.63 M in net flows, compared with +$347.74 M for ZWC. ZWC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of ZWU and ZWC compare?
ZWU has an expense ratio of 0.71%, while ZWC has an expense ratio of 0.72%.

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