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 Technology, Business Services, and Non-Energy Materials, while XIT leans towards Technology, Finance, and Consumer Cyclicals. When evaluating costs, ZXLK features a management fee (MER) of 0.21%, compared to 0.55% for XIT. Performance-wise, ZXLK has returned 24.55% year-to-date with +$1 M in net flows, whereas XIT is at 7.2% with +$41 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 | $15.59 M | $709.68 M |
| Management Fees | 0.21% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.21% | 0.60% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.27% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ZXLK | -4.03% | +11.85% | +24.55% | +35.46% | - |
XIT | +0.32% | +2.75% | -7.20% | -2.67% | +55.87% | |
| Flows | ZXLK | -$29 M | -$27 M | +$1 M | +$2 M | - |
XIT | -$27 M | -$32 M | +$41 M | +$107 M | -$146 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 | 0.25% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 2, 2025 | March 19, 2001 |
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