Question 1

What is ZCB?

Accepted Answer

ZCB — BMO Corporate Bond Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the ZCB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ZCB last traded at $46.18 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ZCB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are ZCB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ZCB historical returns: YTD: -2.35%, 1-year: +0.70%, 3-year annualised: +6.51%, 5-year annualised: +2.06%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.63, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ZCB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZCB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.28%. 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 ZCB invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZCB's top holdings include Metro Inc 3.39% (null, 1.7%), 407 International Inc 3.14% (null, 1.3%), Canadian Natural Resources Limited 3.42% (null, 1.3%), Bank of Montreal 2.7% (null, 1.2%), Hydro One Inc. 3.72% (null, 1.2%) — and 4 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Corp Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does ZCB invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZCB'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 8

How large is ZCB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZCB has approximately $2.15B 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 ZCB launched?

Accepted Answer

ZCB was launched on March 1, 2018, giving it a 8-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 ZCB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

ZCB has a 1-year volatility of 3.11% and a beta of 0.95 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.63 indicates moderate risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-14	$46.09	$46.22	$46.06	$46.18	$46.18	32,106
2026-10-13	$46.20	$46.22	$46.16	$46.17	$46.17	6,236
2026-10-09	$46.03	$46.19	$46.03	$46.16	$46.16	13,100
2026-10-08	$45.91	$46.04	$45.90	$46.04	$46.04	3,787
2026-10-07	$45.83	$45.98	$45.83	$45.98	$45.98	550
2026-10-06	$46.00	$46.04	$45.99	$46.04	$46.04	2,415
2026-10-05	$45.94	$45.97	$45.86	$45.92	$45.92	3,241
2026-10-02	$46.08	$46.08	$46.07	$46.07	$46.07	2,700
2026-10-01	$45.85	$45.98	$45.80	$45.94	$45.94	8,181
2026-09-30	$45.90	$45.90	$45.80	$45.81	$45.81	5,782

#	Name	Weight
1	Metro Inc 3.39%	1.66%
2	407 International Inc 3.14%	1.34%
3	Canadian Natural Resources Limited 3.42%	1.27%
4	Bank of Montreal 2.7%	1.23%
5	Hydro One Inc. 3.72%	1.23%
6	CU Inc 3.55%	1.16%
7	The Toronto-Dominion Bank	1.09%
8	Enbridge Pipelines Inc. 4.33%	1.06%
9	407 International Inc 2.43%	1.00%

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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