Question 1

What is ZCB?

Accepted Answer

ZCB — BMO Corporate Bond Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the ZCB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ZCB last traded at $46.96 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ZCB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

ZCB has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0%, ZCB is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are ZCB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ZCB historical returns: YTD: -0.70%, 1-year: +4.38%, 3-year annualised: +5.94%, 5-year annualised: +1.87%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.57, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ZCB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZCB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.12%. 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 6

What does ZCB invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZCB's top holdings include Metro Inc 3.39% (null, 1.6%), 407 International Inc 3.14% (null, 1.3%), Canadian Natural Resources Limited 3.42% (null, 1.3%), Bank of Montreal 2.7% (null, 1.2%), Hydro One Inc. 3.72% (null, 1.2%) — and 4 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Corp Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does ZCB invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZCB's largest sector exposures are Basic Materials (0.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.0%), Financial Services (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ZCB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZCB has approximately $2.00B 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 9

When was ZCB launched?

Accepted Answer

ZCB was launched on March 1, 2018, giving it a 8-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy ZCB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

ZCB trades on the TSX under the ticker ZCB. 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 11

How risky is ZCB?

Accepted Answer

ZCB has a 1-year volatility of 3.08% and a beta of 0.95 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.57 indicates moderate risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-07-20	$46.96	$47.00	$46.93	$46.96	$46.96	2,689
2026-07-17	$46.93	$47.05	$46.93	$46.96	$46.96	3,185
2026-07-16	$46.95	$47.02	$46.95	$47.02	$47.02	4,287
2026-07-15	$46.99	$47.03	$46.99	$47.03	$47.03	2,073
2026-07-14	$46.98	$46.99	$46.93	$46.95	$46.95	82,889
2026-07-13	$46.98	$47.02	$46.94	$46.97	$46.97	10,995
2026-07-10	$47.09	$47.10	$47.02	$47.09	$47.09	2,381
2026-07-09	$47.05	$47.09	$47.05	$47.09	$47.09	1,646
2026-07-08	$47.05	$47.05	$46.93	$46.99	$46.99	17,273
2026-07-07	$47.29	$47.29	$47.12	$47.12	$47.12	11,875

#	Name	Weight
1	Metro Inc 3.39%	1.63%
2	407 International Inc 3.14%	1.31%
3	Canadian Natural Resources Limited 3.42%	1.26%
4	Bank of Montreal 2.7%	1.18%
5	Hydro One Inc. 3.72%	1.18%
6	CU Inc 3.55%	1.13%
7	The Toronto-Dominion Bank	1.06%
8	Enbridge Pipelines Inc. 4.33%	1.05%
9	407 International Inc 2.43%	0.98%

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

BMO Corporate Bond Index ETF (ZCB : TSX)

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