Question 1

What is ZBAL?

Accepted Answer

ZBAL — BMO Balanced ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the ZBAL ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ZBAL last traded at $16.04 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ZBAL MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are ZBAL annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ZBAL historical returns: YTD: +7.43%, 1-year: +14.86%, 3-year annualised: +14.92%, 5-year annualised: +7.87%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.28, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ZBAL pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZBAL distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.65%, paid quarterly. 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 ZBAL invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZBAL's top holdings include BMO Discount Bond Index ETF (ZDB, 27.7%), BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP, 27.5%), BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite (ZCN, 15.3%), BMO US Aggregate Bond Index ETF (Hedged Units) (ZUAG-F, 11.9%), BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF (ZEA, 9.9%) — and 3 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Neu Gbl Tgt Alloc NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does ZBAL invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZBAL's largest sector exposures are Technology (26.4%), Financial Services (20.6%), Industrials (10.9%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ZBAL? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZBAL has approximately $658M 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 ZBAL launched?

Accepted Answer

ZBAL was launched on February 12, 2019, giving it a 7-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 ZBAL in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

ZBAL has a 1-year volatility of 7.58% and a beta of 1.17 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.28 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
2026-08-20	$16.08	$16.08	$16.02	$16.04	$16.04	23,336
2026-08-19	$16.21	$16.21	$16.09	$16.11	$16.11	37,054
2026-08-18	$16.13	$16.13	$16.11	$16.12	$16.12	14,521
2026-08-17	$16.26	$16.26	$16.19	$16.19	$16.19	66,157
2026-08-14	$16.25	$16.26	$16.21	$16.22	$16.22	49,359
2026-08-13	$16.24	$16.29	$16.24	$16.28	$16.28	41,745
2026-08-12	$16.17	$16.23	$16.17	$16.22	$16.22	44,321
2026-08-11	$16.23	$16.23	$16.15	$16.16	$16.16	26,151
2026-08-10	$16.22	$16.22	$16.16	$16.21	$16.21	35,255
2026-08-07	$16.22	$16.22	$16.17	$16.21	$16.21	33,421

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ZDB	BMO Discount Bond Index ETF	27.75%
2	ZSP	BMO S&P 500 Index ETF	27.49%
3	ZCN	BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite	15.31%
4	ZUAG-F	BMO US Aggregate Bond Index ETF (Hedged Units)	11.85%
5	ZEA	BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF	9.91%
6	ZEM	BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	5.40%
7	ZMID	BMO S&P US Mid Cap Index ETF	1.52%
8	ZSML	BMO S&P US Small Cap Index ETF	0.76%

Sector	Weight
Technology	26.35%
Financial Services	20.62%
Industrials	10.91%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.65%
Energy	6.69%
Basic Materials	6.62%
Communication Services	6.46%
Healthcare	6.02%
Consumer Defensive	4.24%
Utilities	2.63%
Real Estate	1.82%

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