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 $46.22 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are ZCB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ZCB historical returns: YTD: -2.26%, 1-year: -0.01%, 3-year annualised: +6.27%, 5-year annualised: +2.06%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.63, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does ZCB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZCB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.28%. 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 ZCB invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZCB's top holdings include Metro Inc 3.39% (null, 1.7%), 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 6

What sectors does ZCB invest in?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

How large is ZCB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZCB has approximately $2.15B 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 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 9

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 10

How risky is ZCB?

Accepted Answer

ZCB has a 1-year volatility of 3.11% and a beta of 0.95 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.63 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
2026-10-29	$46.14	$46.24	$46.13	$46.22	$46.22	855
2026-10-28	$46.30	$46.30	$46.09	$46.09	$46.09	3,190
2026-10-27	$46.18	$46.19	$46.18	$46.19	$46.19	9,252
2026-10-26	$46.18	$46.18	$46.18	$46.18	$46.18	733
2026-10-23	$46.20	$46.20	$46.13	$46.19	$46.19	3,414
2026-10-22	$46.21	$46.33	$46.21	$46.33	$46.33	1,962
2026-10-21	$46.19	$46.19	$46.15	$46.17	$46.17	1,365
2026-10-20	$46.02	$46.13	$46.02	$46.12	$46.12	4,632
2026-10-19	$46.06	$46.07	$45.96	$45.96	$45.96	1,016
2026-10-16	$46.20	$46.27	$46.20	$46.27	$46.27	1,862

#	Name	Weight
1	Metro Inc 3.39%	1.66%
2	407 International Inc 3.14%	1.34%
3	Canadian Natural Resources Limited 3.42%	1.27%
4	Bank of Montreal 2.7%	1.23%
5	Hydro One Inc. 3.72%	1.23%
6	CU Inc 3.55%	1.16%
7	The Toronto-Dominion Bank	1.09%
8	Enbridge Pipelines Inc. 4.33%	1.06%
9	407 International Inc 2.43%	1.00%

Sector	Weight
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%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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BMO Corporate Bond Index ETF (ZCB : TSX)

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