Question 1

What is ZESM?

Accepted Answer

ZESM (BMO MSCI EAFE Small-Mid Cap Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Global Small/Mid Cap Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl SMID GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the ZESM ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ZESM last traded at $31.86 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

Does ZESM pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

ZESM distribution information is shown in the ETF details panel on this page. Check the ETF details section for the most current yield data.

Question 4

What does ZESM invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZESM's top holdings include iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (SCZ, 8.7%), Prysmian SpA (PRY, 0.5%), TDK Corp (6762, 0.4%), Woolworths Group Ltd (WOW, 0.4%), Sandoz Group AG (SDZ, 0.4%) — 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 5

What sectors does ZESM invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZESM's largest sector exposures are Industrials (24.8%), Financial Services (16.6%), Consumer Cyclicals (10.1%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 6

How large is ZESM? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZESM has approximately $426M 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 7

When was ZESM launched?

Accepted Answer

ZESM was launched on February 5, 2026, giving it a 0-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 8

How do I buy ZESM in Canada?

Accepted Answer

ZESM trades on the TSX under the ticker ZESM. 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 9

How risky is ZESM?

Accepted Answer

ZESM has a a beta of 0.00 (less volatile than the broad market). As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-08-20	$32.00	$32.00	$31.78	$31.86	$31.86	28,399
2026-08-19	$32.22	$32.22	$31.79	$31.99	$31.99	34,519
2026-08-18	$32.11	$32.11	$31.95	$32.07	$32.07	47,201
2026-08-17	$32.51	$32.51	$32.23	$32.32	$32.32	39,421
2026-08-14	$32.40	$32.45	$32.31	$32.42	$32.42	51,100
2026-08-13	$32.46	$32.55	$32.41	$32.47	$32.47	46,900
2026-08-12	$32.20	$32.45	$32.20	$32.45	$32.45	19,789
2026-08-11	$32.35	$32.35	$32.14	$32.21	$32.21	36,350
2026-08-10	$32.27	$32.28	$32.16	$32.26	$32.26	40,800
2026-08-07	$32.57	$32.57	$32.38	$32.47	$32.47	27,797

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	SCZ	iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF	8.69%
2	PRY	Prysmian SpA	0.51%
3	6762	TDK Corp	0.45%
4	WOW	Woolworths Group Ltd	0.43%
5	SDZ	Sandoz Group AG	0.42%
6	SLHN	Swiss Life Holding AG	0.41%
7	REP	Repsol S.A.	0.40%
8	8308	Resona Holdings Inc.	0.37%
9	8604	Nomura Holdings Inc	0.35%
10	AV	Aviva PLC	0.35%

Sector	Weight
Industrials	24.81%
Financial Services	16.64%
Consumer Cyclicals	10.05%
Technology	8.22%
Basic Materials	8.10%
Real Estate	7.32%
Healthcare	6.61%
Consumer Defensive	6.26%
Utilities	4.24%
Communication Services	4.19%
Energy	3.55%

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BMO MSCI EAFE Small-Mid Cap Index ETF (ZESM : TSX)

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