Question 1

What is ZGD?

Accepted Answer

ZGD (BMO Equal Weight Global Gold Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Gold & Precious Metals Mining Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Gold GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the ZGD ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ZGD last traded at $27.27 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are ZGD annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ZGD historical returns: YTD: -89.91%, 1-year: +28.02%, 3-year annualised: +60.13%, 5-year annualised: +33.46%, 10-year annualised: +18.51%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.41, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does ZGD pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZGD distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.20%, 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 5

What does ZGD invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZGD's top holdings include Orezone Gold Corp (ORE, 2.3%), Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (WDO, 2.2%), DPM Metals Inc. (DPM, 2.2%), Montage Gold Corp. (MAU, 2.0%), Snowline Gold Corp. (SGD, 2.0%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Gold GR CAD.

Question 6

What sectors does ZGD invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZGD's largest sector exposures are Basic Materials (100.0%), Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is ZGD? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZGD has approximately $341M 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 ZGD launched?

Accepted Answer

ZGD was launched on November 14, 2012, giving it a 14-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 ZGD in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

ZGD has a 1-year volatility of 55.57% and a beta of 1.08 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.41 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
2026-10-29	$27.61	$27.61	$27.10	$27.27	$27.27	28,624
2026-10-28	$28.00	$28.21	$27.67	$28.21	$28.21	16,493
2026-10-27	$27.20	$28.16	$27.10	$28.16	$28.16	13,191
2026-10-26	$27.02	$27.25	$26.49	$27.04	$27.04	19,901
2026-10-23	$27.21	$27.21	$26.50	$26.95	$26.95	20,336
2026-10-22	$28.25	$28.25	$27.25	$27.33	$27.33	18,795
2026-10-21	$29.33	$29.36	$28.94	$29.28	$29.28	26,347
2026-10-20	$29.25	$30.01	$28.91	$29.10	$29.10	33,462
2026-10-19	$29.70	$29.70	$29.37	$29.44	$29.44	13,421
2026-10-16	$29.44	$30.36	$29.40	$29.80	$29.80	14,541

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ORE	Orezone Gold Corp	2.27%
2	WDO	Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.	2.21%
3	DPM	DPM Metals Inc.	2.20%
4	MAU	Montage Gold Corp.	1.96%
5	SGD	Snowline Gold Corp.	1.97%
6	CG	Centerra Gold Inc	2.02%
7	TXG	Torex Gold Resources Inc	2.05%
8	BTO	B2Gold Corp	2.05%
9	SXGC	Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd.	2.01%
10	ELE	Elemental Royalty Corporation	2.03%

Sector	Weight
Basic Materials	100.00%
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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BMO Equal Weight Global Gold Index ETF (ZGD : TSX)

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