Question 1

What is ZCH?

Accepted Answer

ZCH — BMO MSCI China Selection Equity Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. The BMO China Equity Index ETF has been designed to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the BNY Mellon China Select ADR Index, net of expenses. The ETF will gain exposure to the broad Chinese equity market by holding a basket of American Depository Receipts. The ETF invests in and holds the Constituent Securities of the Index in the same proportion as they are reflected in the In…

Question 2

What is the ZCH ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ZCH last traded at $17.79 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ZCH MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are ZCH annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ZCH historical returns: YTD: -16.28%, 1-year: +0.61%, 3-year annualised: +10.29%, 5-year annualised: -6.79%, 10-year annualised: +2.00%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.42, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ZCH pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZCH distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.45%, paid annually. 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 ZCH invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZCH's top holdings include Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700, 23.2%), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988, 18.1%), NetEase Inc (9999, 2.5%), Jd Com Inc (9618, 2.4%), Baidu Inc (9888, 2.4%) — and 1 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar China GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does ZCH invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZCH's largest sector exposures are Consumer Cyclicals (34.0%), Communication Services (29.6%), Financial Services (15.4%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ZCH? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZCH has approximately $121M 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 ZCH launched?

Accepted Answer

ZCH 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 10

How do I buy ZCH in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

ZCH has a 1-year volatility of 20.90% and a beta of 1.01 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.42 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
2026-06-22	$17.71	$17.79	$17.62	$17.79	$17.79	11,743
2026-06-19	$17.60	$17.70	$17.60	$17.70	$17.70	778
2026-06-18	$17.81	$17.81	$17.67	$17.67	$17.67	3,079
2026-06-17	$17.96	$17.99	$17.80	$17.82	$17.82	11,469
2026-06-16	$18.20	$18.26	$18.01	$18.07	$18.07	5,638
2026-06-15	$18.43	$18.47	$18.35	$18.47	$18.47	5,947
2026-06-12	$18.26	$18.32	$18.19	$18.30	$18.30	2,384
2026-06-11	$17.99	$18.16	$17.92	$18.16	$18.16	5,611
2026-06-10	$18.01	$18.19	$18.01	$18.09	$18.09	3,250
2026-06-09	$18.24	$18.24	$17.95	$18.21	$18.21	4,853

Sector	Weight
Consumer Cyclicals	33.99%
Communication Services	29.58%
Financial Services	15.37%
Healthcare	6.72%
Industrials	3.78%
Basic Materials	2.89%
Real Estate	2.42%
Consumer Defensive	1.53%
Technology	1.38%
Energy	1.19%
Utilities	1.15%

BMO MSCI China Selection Equity Index ETF (ZCH : TSX)

CIBC Investor's Edge

Price Chart (30 Days)

Key Statistics

Recent Price History

Annualised Returns

Top 10 Holdings

Sector Weights

About BMO MSCI China Selection Equity Index ETF

ETF Details

7 stocks to buy and hold forever

Compare ZCH

Explore More

Compare ZCH vs Similar ETFs

Frequently Asked Questions — ZCH