Question 1

What is ZAG?

Accepted Answer

ZAG (BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Canadian Bonds category. It tracks the Morningstar Can Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the ZAG ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ZAG last traded at $13.56 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are ZAG annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ZAG historical returns: YTD: -1.24%, 1-year: -0.24%, 3-year annualised: +4.40%, 5-year annualised: +0.79%, 10-year annualised: +1.46%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.36, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does ZAG pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZAG distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.45%, 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 5

What does ZAG invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZAG's top holdings include Canada (Government of) 0.5% (null, 1.2%), Quebec (Province Of) 3.5% (null, 1.2%), Canada (Government of) 1.5% (null, 1.0%), Ontario (Province Of) 3.5% (null, 1.0%), Canada (Government of) (null, 1.0%) — and 2 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 6

What sectors does ZAG invest in?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

How large is ZAG? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZAG has approximately $13.44B 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 ZAG launched?

Accepted Answer

ZAG was launched on January 19, 2010, giving it a 16-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 ZAG in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

ZAG has a 1-year volatility of 4.35% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.36 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
2026-11-04	$13.51	$13.57	$13.50	$13.56	$13.56	469,330
2026-11-03	$13.50	$13.51	$13.48	$13.50	$13.50	479,738
2026-11-02	$13.50	$13.53	$13.49	$13.53	$13.53	467,284
2026-10-30	$13.46	$13.50	$13.46	$13.46	$13.46	571,900
2026-10-29	$13.44	$13.47	$13.42	$13.45	$13.45	438,700
2026-10-28	$13.52	$13.52	$13.44	$13.44	$13.44	401,288
2026-10-27	$13.49	$13.50	$13.47	$13.50	$13.50	213,000
2026-10-26	$13.50	$13.51	$13.46	$13.49	$13.49	404,231
2026-10-23	$13.50	$13.51	$13.46	$13.46	$13.46	417,561
2026-10-22	$13.50	$13.52	$13.48	$13.52	$13.52	388,166

#	Name	Weight
1	Canada (Government of) 0.5%	1.25%
2	Quebec (Province Of) 3.5%	1.21%
3	Canada (Government of) 1.5%	1.02%
4	Ontario (Province Of) 3.5%	1.02%
5	Canada (Government of)	0.95%
6	Ontario (Province Of) 3.45%	0.95%
7	Ontario (Province Of) 2.9%	0.95%

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

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BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG : TSX)

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