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 $32.91 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: +13.09%, 1-year: +25.36%, 3-year annualised: +19.01%, 5-year annualised: +13.80%, 10-year annualised: +9.90%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.67, 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, 3.1%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 2.8%), Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (ISP, 2.5%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 2.4%), TotalEnergies SE (TTE, 2.3%) — 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 (28.7%), Industrials (19.0%), Healthcare (7.9%). 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 $942M 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 9.88% and a beta of 0.75 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.67 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
2026-09-03	$32.76	$32.94	$32.76	$32.91	$32.91	10,643
2026-09-02	$32.80	$32.80	$32.58	$32.64	$32.64	7,588
2026-09-01	$32.52	$32.81	$32.52	$32.66	$32.66	10,284
2026-08-31	$32.85	$32.85	$32.64	$32.69	$32.69	8,680
2026-08-28	$32.96	$32.96	$32.82	$32.86	$32.86	1,500
2026-08-27	$33.22	$33.22	$32.82	$32.94	$32.94	13,585
2026-08-26	$33.37	$33.37	$33.14	$33.26	$33.26	5,285
2026-08-25	$33.12	$33.25	$33.12	$33.25	$33.25	4,211
2026-08-24	$32.97	$33.12	$32.94	$33.12	$33.12	13,683
2026-08-21	$32.81	$32.99	$32.78	$32.99	$32.99	12,772

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	3.09%
2	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	2.84%
3	ISP	Intesa Sanpaolo SpA	2.53%
4	ROP	Roche Holding AG	2.41%
5	TTE	TotalEnergies SE	2.28%
6	D05	DBS Group Holdings Ltd	2.22%
7	SHEL	Shell plc	2.09%
8	ENEL	Enel SpA	2.09%
9	SIE	Siemens Aktiengesellschaft	2.03%
10	ENGI	Engie S.A.	2.01%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	28.71%
Industrials	19.05%
Healthcare	7.92%
Consumer Defensive	7.07%
Technology	7.05%
Energy	6.62%
Communication Services	6.57%
Utilities	5.57%
Consumer Cyclicals	4.81%
Basic Materials	3.85%
Real Estate	2.79%

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BMO International Dividend ETF (ZDI : TSX)

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