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BMO Government Bond Index ETF (ZGB.TO) has raised its dividend 3 times on record

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Dividend history

BMO Government Bond Index ETF

ZGB.TO

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$0.000$0.160$0.3202023-09-27: $0.31002023-12-27: $0.31002024-03-27: $0.30002024-06-27: $0.30002024-09-27: $0.32002024-12-30: $0.32002025-03-28: $0.32002025-06-27: $0.32002025-09-29: $0.32002025-12-30: $0.32002026-02-26: $0.10702026-03-30: $0.10902026-04-29: $0.10902026-05-28: $0.10902026-07-30: $0.1120Sep 23Jun 25Jul 26

Recent payments

$0.1120CAD

Ex: Jul 30, 2026

Pay: Aug 5

Monthly

$0.1090CAD

Ex: May 28, 2026

$0.1090CAD

Ex: Apr 29, 2026

$0.1090CAD

Ex: Mar 30, 2026

$0.1070CAD

Ex: Feb 26, 2026

$0.3200CAD

Ex: Dec 30, 2025

$0.3200CAD

Ex: Sep 29, 2025

$0.3200CAD

Ex: Jun 27, 2025

$0.3200CAD

Ex: Mar 28, 2025

Pay: Apr 2

Quarterly

$0.3200CAD

Ex: Dec 30, 2024

Pay: Jan 3

Quarterly

BMO Government Bond Index ETF has a strong history of paying dividends.

Since its launch, the BMO Government Bond Index ETF (ZGB.TO) has made 15 dividend payments over about 2.8 years. It has raised its dividend three times, showing its commitment to delivering returns to investors.

Investor takeaway: For Canadian retail investors, especially those using TFSA or RRSP accounts, the BMO Government Bond Index ETF provides a reliable income stream with its monthly dividends.

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BMO Government Bond Index ETF

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ZGB.TO

BMO Government Bond Index ETF

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$0.58 (-1.26%)
120 day period
$45.00$45.72$46.43Feb 9May 6Jul 30

Market cap

$1.27B

Div. yield

258.00%

52W high

$45.88

52W low

$43.92

Beta

1.07

3 Dividend Increases in 2.8 Years

The ETF has increased its dividend three times since it started, highlighting its dedication to its investors.

Dividend Payment History

The BMO Government Bond Index ETF has made 15 dividend payments since it began. It currently pays a monthly dividend of CA$0.112 CAD, up from CA$0.109 CAD. This consistent payment history shows a stable approach to providing returns to investors.

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Recent Dividend Increase

The latest dividend increase was announced on July 23, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of July 30, 2026. The payment is set for August 5, 2026. This marks the third increase since the ETF started distributing dividends, reinforcing its commitment to adding value for shareholders.

Dividend calendar

TickerZGB.TO
AmountCA$0.112
Ex-dividend2026-07-30
Record2026-07-30
Payment2026-08-05
Declared2026-07-23
Trailing yield258.00%
Stock pageZGB.TO dividend history

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Published: July 31, 2026
Last Updated: July 31, 2026

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