Question 1

What is ZCLN?

Accepted Answer

ZCLN — BMO Clean Energy Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the ZCLN ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ZCLN last traded at $19.07 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ZCLN MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are ZCLN annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ZCLN historical returns: YTD: +5.30%, 1-year: +29.28%, 3-year annualised: +1.58%, 5-year annualised: -1.72%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.27, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ZCLN pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZCLN distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.34%, 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 ZCLN invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZCLN's top holdings include Bloom Energy Corp (BE, 14.8%), First Solar Inc (FSLR, 8.4%), Nextracker Inc. Class A Common Stock (NXT, 7.3%), China Yangtze Power Co Ltd (600900, 5.8%), Enphase Energy Inc (ENPH, 4.9%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl SMID GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does ZCLN invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZCLN's largest sector exposures are Technology (34.2%), Utilities (32.5%), Industrials (31.9%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ZCLN? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZCLN has approximately $75M 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 ZCLN launched?

Accepted Answer

ZCLN was launched on January 26, 2021, giving it a 5-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 ZCLN in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

ZCLN has a 1-year volatility of 26.55% and a beta of 1.02 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.27 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
2026-07-31	$18.73	$19.51	$18.73	$19.07	$19.07	9,649
2026-07-30	$19.07	$19.10	$18.95	$19.10	$19.10	3,439
2026-07-29	$18.81	$18.81	$18.27	$18.27	$18.27	13,659
2026-07-28	$19.00	$19.00	$18.56	$18.67	$18.67	13,427
2026-07-27	$19.44	$19.46	$19.15	$19.37	$19.37	6,274
2026-07-24	$19.63	$19.63	$19.29	$19.32	$19.32	5,786
2026-07-23	$19.76	$20.17	$19.76	$19.99	$19.99	4,521
2026-07-22	$20.20	$20.36	$20.18	$20.19	$20.19	11,124
2026-07-21	$19.81	$20.22	$19.81	$20.20	$20.20	7,911
2026-07-20	$19.91	$20.09	$19.67	$19.70	$19.70	11,394

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	BE	Bloom Energy Corp	14.79%
2	FSLR	First Solar Inc	8.43%
3	NXT	Nextracker Inc. Class A Common Stock	7.34%
4	600900	China Yangtze Power Co Ltd	5.80%
5	ENPH	Enphase Energy Inc	4.89%
6	VWS	Vestas Wind Systems A/S	3.12%
7	PLUG	Plug Power Inc	2.87%
8	SEDG	SolarEdge Technologies Inc	2.66%
9	EQTL3	Equatorial Energia S.A	2.57%
10	SUZLON	Suzlon Energy Limited	2.55%

Sector	Weight
Technology	34.20%
Utilities	32.50%
Industrials	31.89%
Basic Materials	1.41%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%

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BMO Clean Energy Index ETF (ZCLN : TSX)

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