Question 1

What is ZGI?

Accepted Answer

ZGI (BMO Global Infrastructure Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Eq Infra GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the ZGI ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ZGI last traded at $57.86 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ZGI MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are ZGI annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ZGI historical returns: YTD: +11.44%, 1-year: +10.15%, 3-year annualised: +16.43%, 5-year annualised: +10.02%, 10-year annualised: +8.55%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.87, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ZGI pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZGI distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.43%, paid quarterly. 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 ZGI invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZGI's top holdings include Enbridge Inc (ENB, 8.9%), Williams Companies Inc (WMB, 7.3%), American Tower Corp (AMT, 6.6%), National Grid PLC ADR (NGG, 6.5%), TC Energy Corp (TRP, 5.2%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Eq Infra GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does ZGI invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZGI's largest sector exposures are Energy (46.7%), Utilities (41.6%), Real Estate (10.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ZGI? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZGI has approximately $510M 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 ZGI launched?

Accepted Answer

ZGI was launched on January 19, 2010, giving it a 16-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 ZGI in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

ZGI has a 1-year volatility of 14.08% and a beta of 1.10 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.87 indicates moderate risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-22	$57.67	$57.86	$57.20	$57.86	$57.86	2,614
2026-10-21	$57.40	$57.70	$57.40	$57.54	$57.54	1,748
2026-10-20	$57.40	$57.40	$57.40	$57.40	$57.40	654
2026-10-19	$57.85	$57.85	$57.00	$57.00	$57.00	990
2026-10-16	$57.60	$57.89	$57.60	$57.89	$57.89	1,108
2026-10-15	$57.43	$57.43	$56.78	$56.78	$56.78	1,373
2026-10-14	$58.16	$58.16	$57.43	$57.50	$57.50	1,925
2026-10-13	$57.57	$57.63	$57.24	$57.63	$57.63	1,199
2026-10-09	$56.84	$56.96	$56.82	$56.96	$56.96	5,300
2026-10-08	$56.02	$56.03	$56.02	$56.02	$56.02	1,376

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ENB	Enbridge Inc	8.85%
2	WMB	Williams Companies Inc	7.31%
3	AMT	American Tower Corp	6.64%
4	NGG	National Grid PLC ADR	6.46%
5	TRP	TC Energy Corp	5.17%
6	KMI	Kinder Morgan Inc	4.92%
7	TRGP	Targa Resources Inc	5.28%
8	OKE	ONEOK Inc	4.63%
9	LNG	Cheniere Energy Inc	4.89%
10	SRE	Sempra Energy	4.53%

Sector	Weight
Energy	46.72%
Utilities	41.60%
Real Estate	10.64%
Industrials	1.55%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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BMO Global Infrastructure Index ETF (ZGI : TSX)

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