Question 1

What is ZEB?

Accepted Answer

ZEB (BMO S&P/TSX Equal Weight Banks) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Financial Services Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Fin Svc GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the ZEB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ZEB last traded at $73.16 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ZEB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are ZEB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ZEB historical returns: YTD: +24.40%, 1-year: +56.66%, 3-year annualised: +35.91%, 5-year annualised: +19.24%, 10-year annualised: +16.39%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.69, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ZEB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZEB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.29%, 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 ZEB invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZEB's top holdings include Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 17.5%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 17.1%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 17.0%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 16.4%), Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM, 16.0%) — and 1 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Fin Svc GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does ZEB invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZEB's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (100.0%), Basic Materials (0.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ZEB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZEB has approximately $6.65B 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 ZEB launched?

Accepted Answer

ZEB was launched on October 20, 2009, giving it a 17-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 ZEB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

ZEB has a 1-year volatility of 15.51% and a beta of 1.07 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.69 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
2026-08-20	$74.19	$74.20	$72.81	$73.16	$73.16	2,760,505
2026-08-19	$77.31	$77.31	$74.43	$74.46	$74.46	2,350,616
2026-08-18	$78.09	$78.15	$76.50	$77.00	$77.00	1,703,761
2026-08-17	$78.15	$78.75	$78.00	$78.17	$78.17	761,285
2026-08-14	$77.89	$78.30	$77.69	$78.29	$78.29	499,641
2026-08-13	$77.73	$78.22	$77.53	$77.91	$77.91	1,591,664
2026-08-12	$76.55	$77.66	$76.36	$77.51	$77.51	2,091,591
2026-08-11	$76.70	$77.17	$76.21	$76.29	$76.29	1,190,396
2026-08-10	$76.49	$77.08	$76.42	$76.45	$76.45	849,148
2026-08-07	$76.62	$76.62	$75.93	$76.55	$76.55	744,398

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	100.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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Period	Return
YTD	+24.40%
1 Year	+56.66%
3 Year (Ann.)	+35.91%
5 Year (Ann.)	+19.24%
10 Year (Ann.)	+16.39%
1Y Volatility	15.51%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	1.69

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	17.46%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	17.12%
3	BMO	Bank of Montreal	17.03%
4	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	16.41%
5	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	15.99%
6	NA	National Bank of Canada	15.96%