Question 1

What is ZEQ?

Accepted Answer

ZEQ (BMO MSCI Europe High Quality CAD Hedged) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the European Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Eur GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the ZEQ ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ZEQ last traded at $31.37 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ZEQ MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are ZEQ annualised returns?

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ZEQ historical returns: YTD: +1.55%, 1-year: +5.45%, 3-year annualised: +6.08%, 5-year annualised: +5.26%, 10-year annualised: +8.65%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.27, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ZEQ pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZEQ distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.05%, 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 6

What does ZEQ invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZEQ's top holdings include ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 6.7%), Novartis AG (NOVN, 5.4%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 5.2%), AstraZeneca PLC (AZN, 5.2%), Nestle S.A. (NESN, 4.9%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Eur GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does ZEQ invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZEQ's largest sector exposures are Healthcare (24.8%), Industrials (22.4%), Consumer Defensive (15.5%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ZEQ? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZEQ has approximately $315M 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 ZEQ launched?

Accepted Answer

ZEQ 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 10

How do I buy ZEQ in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

ZEQ has a 1-year volatility of 11.33% and a beta of 0.84 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.27 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
2026-06-02	$31.54	$31.54	$31.33	$31.37	$31.37	4,224
2026-06-01	$31.56	$31.56	$31.31	$31.39	$31.39	17,289
2026-05-29	$31.75	$31.80	$31.56	$31.56	$31.56	9,463
2026-05-28	$31.65	$31.74	$31.65	$31.74	$31.74	664
2026-05-27	$31.68	$31.86	$31.68	$31.85	$31.85	1,753
2026-05-26	$31.86	$31.86	$31.68	$31.71	$31.71	35,675
2026-05-25	$31.70	$32.21	$31.70	$31.92	$31.92	10,395
2026-05-22	$31.73	$31.73	$31.57	$31.58	$31.58	1,738
2026-05-21	$31.12	$31.65	$31.12	$31.56	$31.56	4,954
2026-05-20	$31.40	$31.40	$31.40	$31.40	$31.40	544

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	6.74%
2	NOVN	Novartis AG	5.43%
3	ROP	Roche Holding AG	5.24%
4	AZN	AstraZeneca PLC	5.18%
5	NESN	Nestle S.A.	4.86%
6	NOVO-B	Novo Nordisk A/S	3.46%
7	ABBN	ABB Ltd	3.20%
8	ALV	Allianz SE VNA O.N.	2.92%
9	SU	Schneider Electric S.E.	2.83%
10	ULVR	Unilever PLC	2.65%

Sector	Weight
Healthcare	24.77%
Industrials	22.45%
Consumer Defensive	15.48%
Technology	10.09%
Financial Services	9.64%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.59%
Basic Materials	6.20%
Communication Services	1.46%
Utilities	0.32%
Real Estate	0.00%
Energy	0.00%

BMO MSCI Europe High Quality CAD Hedged (ZEQ : TSX)

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