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BMO SPDR Industrials Select Sector Index ETF (ZXLI) and BMO Equal Weight Industrials Index ETF (ZIN) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that ZXLI focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Industrials and Information Technology, while ZIN leans towards Industrials, Energy, and Consumer Discretionary. When evaluating costs, ZXLI features a management fee (MER) of 0.21%, compared to 0.55% for ZIN. Performance-wise, ZXLI has returned 10.65% year-to-date with +$16 M in net flows, whereas ZIN is at 17.43% with +$3 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
Compare
ZXLI
ZIN
| AuM | $23.67 M | $53.80 M |
| Management Fees | 0.21% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.21% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.95% |
Historical performance and flows
As of May 1, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ZXLI | +2.95% | +2.85% | +10.65% | +29.86% | - |
ZIN | +7.83% | +9.80% | +17.43% | +55.31% | +71.93% | |
| Flows | ZXLI | -$3 M | +$16 M | +$16 M | +$17 M | - |
ZIN | -$0 M | -$0 M | +$3 M | +$5 M | -$43 M |
ZXLI vs ZIN exposure
Countries
ZXLI
USA
93.12%
ZIN
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
ZXLI
Industrials
91.84%
Other
8.16%
ZIN
Industrials
62.04%
Other
16.17%
Energy
10.99%
Other
10.80%
As of May 1, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
ZXLI
CATERPILLAR
6.53%
GENERAL ELECTRIC
5.89%
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD
5.13%
US36828A1016
4.66%
BOEING U
3.09%
UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC
2.93%
UNION PACIFIC U
2.85%
HONEYWELL INTL
2.84%
DEERE
2.81%
EATON CORP PLC
2.75%
ZIN
CA1130061007
5.40%
BIRD CONSTRUCTION
3.39%
CA8139211038
3.18%
NFI GROUP INC
3.13%
TRICAN WELL SERVICE
2.98%
WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTMENT
2.94%
BRP SUBORDINATE VOTING
2.94%
SUPERIOR PLUS
2.83%
AECON GROUP
2.81%
SAVARIA
2.78%
Diversification
ZXLI
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 79 total
39.48%
ZIN
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 36 total
32.39%
Characteristics
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ZXLI
ZIN
| Provider | BMO | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P Industrial Select Sector Total Return Index - USD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Industrials Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.88% | 1.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 2, 2025 | November 14, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about ZXLI and ZIN
Which ETF has performed better year to date: ZXLI or ZIN?
As of May 1, 2026, ZXLI has returned 10.65% year to date, while ZIN has returned 17.43%. ZIN is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: ZXLI or ZIN?
As of May 1, 2026, ZXLI manages $23.67 M in assets, while ZIN manages $53.80 M. ZIN is the larger fund by AUM.
How are ZXLI and ZIN managed?
ZXLI is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the S&P Industrial Select Sector Total Return Index - USD benchmark. ZIN is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Industrials Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do ZXLI and ZIN emphasize?
ZXLI is most exposed to Industrials and Information Technology. ZIN is most exposed to Industrials, Energy, and Consumer Discretionary.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: ZXLI or ZIN?
Year to date, ZXLI has seen +$16.36 M in net flows, compared with +$2.57 M for ZIN. ZXLI has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of ZXLI and ZIN compare?
ZXLI has an expense ratio of 0.21%, while ZIN has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
What are the top holdings of ZXLI and ZIN?
ZXLI's largest holdings include CATERPILLAR and GENERAL ELECTRIC. ZIN's top holdings include BIRD CONSTRUCTION and NFI GROUP INC.
Which ETF is more diversified: ZXLI or ZIN?
ZXLI holds 77 securities, while ZIN holds 32. On holdings count, ZXLI is the more diversified portfolio.
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