Question 1

What is ESGA?

Accepted Answer

ESGA — BMO MSCI Canada ESG Leaders Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the ESGA ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ESGA last traded at $55.50 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ESGA MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are ESGA annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ESGA historical returns: YTD: +6.77%, 1-year: +28.20%, 3-year annualised: +23.12%, 5-year annualised: +12.44%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.51, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ESGA pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ESGA distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.86%. 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 ESGA invest in?

Accepted Answer

ESGA's top holdings include Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 12.1%), Enbridge Inc (ENB, 8.2%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 8.2%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 7.2%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 6.3%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does ESGA invest in?

Accepted Answer

ESGA's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (40.4%), Basic Materials (17.0%), Energy (15.1%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ESGA? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ESGA has approximately $168M 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 ESGA launched?

Accepted Answer

ESGA was launched on January 15, 2020, giving it a 6-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 ESGA in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

ESGA has a 1-year volatility of 10.34% and a beta of 1.10 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.51 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
2026-06-22	$55.49	$55.61	$55.49	$55.50	$55.50	534
2026-06-19	$55.46	$55.47	$55.46	$55.47	$55.47	1,102
2026-06-18	$55.48	$55.48	$55.48	$55.48	$55.48	0
2026-06-17	$55.77	$55.77	$55.77	$55.77	$55.77	0
2026-06-16	$55.88	$55.88	$55.88	$55.88	$55.88	503
2026-06-15	$55.52	$55.52	$55.52	$55.52	$55.52	603
2026-06-12	$54.96	$54.96	$54.96	$54.96	$54.96	1,057
2026-06-11	$53.80	$54.09	$53.80	$54.09	$54.09	329
2026-06-10	$53.84	$53.84	$53.84	$53.84	$53.84	1,070
2026-06-09	$53.94	$53.94	$53.94	$53.94	$53.94	154

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	12.07%
2	ENB	Enbridge Inc	8.21%
3	SHOP	Shopify Inc	8.18%
4	BMO	Bank of Montreal	7.21%
5	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	6.32%
6	BN	Brookfield Corporation	6.04%
7	AEM	Agnico Eagle Mines Limited	5.76%
8	CNR	Canadian National Railway Co	3.93%
9	NA	National Bank of Canada	3.90%
10	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	3.74%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	40.36%
Basic Materials	16.97%
Energy	15.14%
Technology	8.95%
Industrials	8.15%
Consumer Defensive	5.60%
Utilities	2.79%
Communication Services	1.27%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.41%
Real Estate	0.35%
Healthcare	0.00%

BMO MSCI Canada ESG Leaders Index ETF (ESGA : TSX)

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