Question 1

What is ZLB?

Accepted Answer

ZLB (BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Canadian Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the ZLB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ZLB last traded at $61.86 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ZLB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

ZLB has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.35% 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 ZLB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ZLB historical returns: YTD: +6.73%, 1-year: +17.80%, 3-year annualised: +16.71%, 5-year annualised: +12.13%, 10-year annualised: +11.04%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.38, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ZLB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZLB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.82%, 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 ZLB invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZLB's top holdings include Fortis Inc (FTS, 4.3%), Quebecor Inc (QBR-B, 4.2%), Loblaw Companies Limited (L, 4.1%), Great-West Lifeco Inc. (GWO, 4.0%), Hydro One Ltd (H, 4.0%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does ZLB invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZLB's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (24.3%), Consumer Defensive (18.1%), Utilities (17.7%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ZLB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZLB has approximately $6.13B 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 ZLB launched?

Accepted Answer

ZLB was launched on October 21, 2011, giving it a 15-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 ZLB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

ZLB has a 1-year volatility of 8.30% and a beta of 0.59 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.38 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
2026-07-13	$61.74	$62.04	$61.74	$61.86	$61.86	27,420
2026-07-10	$61.69	$61.81	$61.59	$61.73	$61.73	109,501
2026-07-09	$61.66	$61.72	$61.49	$61.56	$61.56	44,628
2026-07-08	$61.65	$61.68	$61.45	$61.64	$61.64	32,584
2026-07-07	$61.78	$62.11	$61.78	$61.87	$61.87	92,243
2026-07-06	$61.69	$61.90	$61.36	$61.59	$61.59	48,597
2026-07-03	$61.68	$62.05	$61.68	$61.78	$61.78	23,200
2026-07-02	$61.61	$61.63	$61.14	$61.60	$61.60	46,275
2026-06-30	$61.77	$61.77	$61.42	$61.49	$61.49	35,200
2026-06-29	$62.15	$62.22	$61.55	$61.72	$61.72	59,213

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	FTS	Fortis Inc	4.35%
2	QBR-B	Quebecor Inc	4.25%
3	L	Loblaw Companies Limited	4.13%
4	GWO	Great-West Lifeco Inc.	3.98%
5	H	Hydro One Ltd	3.95%
6	EMA	Emera Inc.	3.63%
7	EMP-A	Empire Company Limited	3.54%
8	IFC	Intact Financial Corporation	3.42%
9	MRU	Metro Inc.	3.37%
10	X	TMX Group Limited	2.98%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	24.30%
Consumer Defensive	18.09%
Utilities	17.69%
Communication Services	9.70%
Industrials	9.22%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.32%
Basic Materials	6.64%
Real Estate	4.22%
Technology	1.81%
Energy	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%

BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity (ZLB : TSX)

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