Question 1

What is ZBK?

Accepted Answer

ZBK (BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Financials Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Fin Svc GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the ZBK ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ZBK last traded at $46.55 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are ZBK annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ZBK historical returns: YTD: +7.90%, 1-year: +20.86%, 3-year annualised: +35.66%, 5-year annualised: +7.55%, 10-year annualised: +11.04%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.25, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does ZBK pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZBK distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.87%, paid quarterly. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 5

What does ZBK invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZBK's top holdings include East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC, 4.4%), Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc (CFR, 4.7%), Citigroup Inc. (C, 4.4%), First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA, 4.3%), SouthState Corporation (SSB, 4.5%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Fin Svc GR CAD.

Question 6

What sectors does ZBK invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZBK's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (100.0%), Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is ZBK? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZBK has approximately $537M in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 8

When was ZBK launched?

Accepted Answer

ZBK was launched on February 10, 2014, giving it a 12-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 9

How do I buy ZBK in Canada?

Accepted Answer

ZBK trades on the TSX under the ticker ZBK. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 10

How risky is ZBK?

Accepted Answer

ZBK has a 1-year volatility of 16.59% and a beta of 1.76 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.25 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-29	$46.65	$46.65	$46.41	$46.55	$46.55	3,630
2026-10-28	$46.07	$46.11	$45.78	$45.88	$45.88	10,012
2026-10-27	$45.94	$46.17	$45.80	$46.06	$46.06	2,909
2026-10-26	$46.50	$46.50	$45.92	$45.96	$45.96	6,402
2026-10-23	$45.51	$45.89	$45.51	$45.88	$45.88	885
2026-10-22	$44.72	$45.82	$44.72	$45.77	$45.77	9,490
2026-10-21	$45.07	$45.58	$45.07	$45.49	$45.49	8,300
2026-10-20	$44.50	$45.16	$44.50	$45.08	$45.08	5,493
2026-10-19	$44.76	$44.85	$44.41	$44.41	$44.41	12,264
2026-10-16	$45.45	$45.74	$44.96	$44.96	$44.96	7,475

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	EWBC	East West Bancorp Inc	4.43%
2	CFR	Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc	4.69%
3	C	Citigroup Inc.	4.37%
4	FCNCA	First Citizens BancShares, Inc.	4.29%
5	SSB	SouthState Corporation	4.51%
6	FITB	Fifth Third Bancorp	4.48%
7	JPM	JPMorgan Chase & Co	4.30%
8	WTFC	Wintrust Financial Corporation	4.51%
9	FHN	First Horizon Corporation	4.44%
10	UMBF	UMB Financial Corporation	4.40%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	100.00%
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF (ZBK : TSX)

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