BMO SPDR Consumer Discretionary Select Sector Index ETF (ZXLY) and BMO Global Consumer Discretionary Hedged to CAD Index ETF (DISC) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that ZXLY focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Consumer Cyclicals, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Consumer Services, while DISC leans towards Consumer Cyclicals, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Consumer Services. When evaluating costs, ZXLY features a management fee (MER) of 0.21%, compared to 0.35% for DISC. Performance-wise, ZXLY has returned 0.34% year-to-date with -$1 M in net flows, whereas DISC is at 4.52% 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
| AuM | $3.67 M | $29.99 M |
| Management Fees | 0.21% | 0.35% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.21% | 0.39% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.53% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ZXLY | +5.00% | +3.78% | -0.34% | -1.90% | - |
DISC | +4.90% | +0.64% | -4.52% | -5.39% | +44.54% | |
| Flows | ZXLY | +$0 M | +$0 M | -$1 M | -$1 M | - |
DISC | +$0 M | -$2 M | +$3 M | +$8 M | -$2 M |
ZXLY vs DISC exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | BMO | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P Consumer Discretionary Select Sector Total Return Index - USD | FTSE Developed ex Korea Consumer Discretionary Capped 100% Hedged to CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Other | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.65% | 0.65% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 2, 2025 | April 7, 2017 |
Frequently asked questions about ZXLY and DISC
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