BMO SPDR Utilities Select Sector Index ETF (ZXLU) and BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that ZXLU focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Utilities, while ZSP leans towards Technology, Finance, and Healthcare. When evaluating costs, ZXLU features a management fee (MER) of 0.21%, compared to 0.08% for ZSP. Performance-wise, ZXLU has returned 5.88% year-to-date with +$1 M in net flows, whereas ZSP is at 11.7% with +$1 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
| AuM | $20.64 M | $24,857.61 M |
| Management Fees | 0.21% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.21% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.27% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ZXLU | +4.12% | +0.80% | +5.88% | -0.01% | - |
ZSP | -6.19% | -3.37% | +11.70% | +10.82% | +79.61% | |
| Flows | ZXLU | -$1 M | -$9 M | +$1 M | +$3 M | - |
ZSP | +$147 M | +$994 M | +$1,455 M | +$2,016 M | +$5,909 M |
ZXLU vs ZSP exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | BMO | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P Utilities Select Sector Total Return Index - USD | S&P 500 CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Other | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.06% | 0.80% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 2, 2025 | November 14, 2012 |
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