Question 1

What is ZEB?

Accepted Answer

ZEB (BMO S&P/TSX Equal Weight Banks) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Financial Services Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Fin Svc GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the ZEB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ZEB last traded at $74.10 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ZEB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are ZEB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ZEB historical returns: YTD: +26.00%, 1-year: +53.56%, 3-year annualised: +38.33%, 5-year annualised: +20.39%, 10-year annualised: +16.41%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.82, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ZEB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZEB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.37%, paid monthly. 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 ZEB invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZEB's top holdings include Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 17.3%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 17.1%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 16.9%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 16.4%), Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM, 16.1%) — and 1 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 7

What sectors does ZEB invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZEB's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (100.0%), Basic Materials (0.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ZEB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZEB has approximately $7.45B 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 ZEB launched?

Accepted Answer

ZEB was launched on October 20, 2009, giving it a 17-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 ZEB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

ZEB has a 1-year volatility of 16.98% and a beta of 1.03 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.82 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
2026-09-10	$73.62	$74.15	$73.62	$74.10	$74.10	631,120
2026-09-09	$74.32	$74.32	$73.49	$73.86	$73.86	1,309,667
2026-09-08	$75.15	$75.36	$74.60	$74.65	$74.65	732,454
2026-09-04	$75.85	$76.20	$75.37	$75.47	$75.47	581,100
2026-09-03	$74.79	$76.00	$74.63	$75.86	$75.86	1,145,744
2026-09-02	$73.36	$74.70	$73.36	$74.67	$74.67	1,226,212
2026-09-01	$73.59	$74.07	$72.75	$73.22	$73.22	2,256,316
2026-08-31	$74.17	$74.60	$73.66	$73.72	$73.72	1,305,179
2026-08-28	$74.45	$74.88	$73.74	$74.37	$74.37	1,654,057
2026-08-27	$74.94	$75.05	$73.50	$74.40	$74.40	2,237,563

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	100.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	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%

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How large is ZEB? (Assets under management)

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Period	Return
YTD	+26.00%
1 Year	+53.56%
3 Year (Ann.)	+38.33%
5 Year (Ann.)	+20.39%
10 Year (Ann.)	+16.41%
1Y Volatility	16.98%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	1.82

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	17.29%
2	BMO	Bank of Montreal	17.07%
3	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	16.94%
4	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	16.45%
5	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	16.08%
6	NA	National Bank of Canada	15.96%