BMO SPDR Technology Select Sector Index ETF (ZXLK) and iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF (XIT) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that ZXLK focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Information Technology, while XIT leans towards Information Technology, Industrials, and Energy. When evaluating costs, ZXLK features a management fee (MER) of 0.21%, compared to 0.55% for XIT. Performance-wise, ZXLK has returned 11.35% year-to-date with +$28 M in net flows, whereas XIT is at 11.41% with +$73 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
| AuM | $37.84 M | $712.43 M |
| Management Fees | 0.21% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.21% | 0.60% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.28% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ZXLK | +17.38% | +10.80% | +11.35% | +49.66% | - |
XIT | +15.39% | +5.29% | -11.41% | +8.99% | +68.81% | |
| Flows | ZXLK | +$19 M | +$27 M | +$28 M | +$31 M | - |
XIT | -$14 M | +$5 M | +$73 M | +$52 M | -$96 M |
ZXLK vs XIT exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | BMO | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P Technology Select Sector Total Return Index - USD | S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.28% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 2, 2025 | March 19, 2001 |
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