Question 1

What is ZDI?

Accepted Answer

ZDI (BMO International Dividend ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the International Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar DM xNA GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the ZDI ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ZDI last traded at $33.20 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ZDI MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

ZDI has a management expense ratio (MER) of 44% 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.

Question 4

What are ZDI annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ZDI historical returns: YTD: +14.09%, 1-year: +27.41%, 3-year annualised: +19.63%, 5-year annualised: +13.86%, 10-year annualised: +10.07%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.66, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ZDI pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZDI distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.94%, 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 6

What does ZDI invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZDI's top holdings include ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 3.4%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 2.7%), Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (ISP, 2.5%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 2.3%), DBS Group Holdings Ltd (D05, 2.2%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar DM xNA GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does ZDI invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZDI's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (28.6%), Industrials (18.8%), Technology (7.8%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ZDI? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZDI has approximately $927M 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 ZDI launched?

Accepted Answer

ZDI was launched on November 5, 2014, giving it a 12-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 ZDI in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

ZDI has a 1-year volatility of 9.78% and a beta of 0.75 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.66 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
2026-08-13	$33.26	$33.26	$33.19	$33.20	$33.20	3,264
2026-08-12	$33.23	$33.23	$33.13	$33.23	$33.23	6,670
2026-08-11	$33.11	$33.26	$33.05	$33.12	$33.12	4,559
2026-08-10	$33.36	$33.36	$33.09	$33.11	$33.11	6,770
2026-08-07	$33.43	$33.43	$33.25	$33.33	$33.33	6,505
2026-08-06	$33.36	$33.36	$33.17	$33.19	$33.19	11,231
2026-08-05	$33.54	$33.54	$33.11	$33.13	$33.13	6,854
2026-08-04	$33.42	$33.42	$33.18	$33.33	$33.33	21,275
2026-07-31	$33.05	$33.05	$32.95	$33.00	$33.00	7,000
2026-07-30	$32.78	$33.10	$32.78	$33.10	$33.10	3,491

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	3.45%
2	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	2.72%
3	ISP	Intesa Sanpaolo SpA	2.50%
4	ROP	Roche Holding AG	2.32%
5	D05	DBS Group Holdings Ltd	2.25%
6	ENEL	Enel SpA	2.21%
7	TTE	TotalEnergies SE	2.16%
8	ENGI	Engie S.A.	2.04%
9	SIE	Siemens Aktiengesellschaft	1.98%
10	SHEL	Shell plc	1.98%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	28.57%
Industrials	18.82%
Technology	7.80%
Healthcare	7.80%
Consumer Defensive	6.96%
Communication Services	6.64%
Energy	6.28%
Utilities	5.77%
Consumer Cyclicals	4.66%
Basic Materials	3.90%
Real Estate	2.81%

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BMO International Dividend ETF (ZDI : TSX)

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