Question 1

What is ZCLN?

Accepted Answer

ZCLN — BMO Clean Energy Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the ZCLN ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ZCLN last traded at $18.99 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ZCLN MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

ZCLN 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%, ZCLN is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are ZCLN annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ZCLN historical returns: YTD: +4.86%, 1-year: +23.58%, 3-year annualised: +6.73%, 5-year annualised: -1.47%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.18, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ZCLN pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZCLN distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.62%, paid annually. 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 ZCLN invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZCLN's top holdings include First Solar Inc (FSLR, 8.1%), China Yangtze Power Co Ltd (600900, 7.8%), Nextpower Inc. (NXT, 7.0%), Bloom Energy Corp (BE, 6.9%), Enphase Energy Inc (ENPH, 4.6%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl SMID GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does ZCLN invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZCLN's largest sector exposures are Utilities (39.2%), Technology (34.0%), Industrials (25.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ZCLN? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZCLN has approximately $76M 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 ZCLN launched?

Accepted Answer

ZCLN was launched on January 26, 2021, giving it a 5-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 ZCLN in Canada?

Accepted Answer

ZCLN trades on the TSX under the ticker ZCLN. 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 ZCLN?

Accepted Answer

ZCLN has a 1-year volatility of 33.32% and a beta of 1.07 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.18 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-09-10	$18.97	$19.01	$18.81	$18.99	$18.99	2,408
2026-09-09	$19.63	$19.63	$19.14	$19.21	$19.21	2,514
2026-09-08	$19.11	$19.58	$19.11	$19.46	$19.46	17,689
2026-09-04	$18.51	$18.95	$18.51	$18.95	$18.95	9,800
2026-09-03	$18.42	$18.76	$18.42	$18.70	$18.70	2,892
2026-09-02	$18.23	$18.54	$18.23	$18.50	$18.50	11,024
2026-09-01	$18.37	$18.57	$18.37	$18.49	$18.49	2,787
2026-08-31	$18.95	$18.95	$18.50	$18.58	$18.58	5,683
2026-08-28	$19.23	$19.23	$18.71	$18.85	$18.85	3,654
2026-08-27	$19.06	$19.14	$19.06	$19.07	$19.07	880

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	FSLR	First Solar Inc	8.07%
2	600900	China Yangtze Power Co Ltd	7.85%
3	NXT	Nextpower Inc.	7.02%
4	BE	Bloom Energy Corp	6.94%
5	ENPH	Enphase Energy Inc	4.60%
6	VWS	Vestas Wind Systems A/S	3.63%
7	EQTL3	Equatorial Energia S.A	3.31%
8	EDP	EDP - Energias de Portugal S.A.	2.71%
9	PLUG	Plug Power Inc	2.67%
10	9502	Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc.	2.53%

Sector	Weight
Utilities	39.21%
Technology	33.98%
Industrials	24.96%
Basic Materials	1.85%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%

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