Question 1

What is ZWB?

Accepted Answer

ZWB (BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF) 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 ZWB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ZWB last traded at $30.16 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ZWB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are ZWB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ZWB historical returns: YTD: +19.26%, 1-year: +46.57%, 3-year annualised: +30.63%, 5-year annualised: +15.68%, 10-year annualised: +12.71%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.68, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ZWB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZWB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 5.29%, 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 ZWB invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZWB's top holdings include BMO S&P/TSX Equal Weight Banks (ZEB, 19.7%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 13.8%), Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 13.5%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 13.4%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 13.2%) — and 2 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 ZWB invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZWB'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 ZWB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZWB has approximately $4.69B 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 ZWB launched?

Accepted Answer

ZWB was launched on January 28, 2011, giving it a 15-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 ZWB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

ZWB has a 1-year volatility of 14.96% and a beta of 0.90 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.68 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	$29.99	$30.19	$29.99	$30.16	$30.16	153,239
2026-09-09	$30.16	$30.21	$29.93	$30.07	$30.07	213,988
2026-09-08	$30.59	$30.67	$30.38	$30.38	$30.38	109,389
2026-09-04	$30.85	$30.98	$30.69	$30.73	$30.73	96,400
2026-09-03	$30.40	$30.92	$30.36	$30.85	$30.85	200,210
2026-09-02	$29.84	$30.40	$29.84	$30.38	$30.38	188,309
2026-09-01	$29.94	$30.17	$29.61	$29.82	$29.82	166,045
2026-08-31	$30.31	$30.40	$29.99	$30.05	$30.05	165,575
2026-08-28	$30.33	$30.47	$30.02	$30.29	$30.29	146,200
2026-08-27	$30.65	$30.65	$30.04	$30.40	$30.40	255,024

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ZEB	BMO S&P/TSX Equal Weight Banks	19.67%
2	BMO	Bank of Montreal	13.80%
3	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	13.52%
4	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	13.42%
5	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	13.23%
6	NA	National Bank of Canada	13.04%
7	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	12.92%

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 ZWB? (Assets under management)

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Period	Return
YTD	+19.26%
1 Year	+46.57%
3 Year (Ann.)	+30.63%
5 Year (Ann.)	+15.68%
10 Year (Ann.)	+12.71%
1Y Volatility	14.96%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	1.68