Question 1

What is ZPL?

Accepted Answer

ZPL (BMO Long Provincial Bond) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Canadian Long Term Fixed Income category. It tracks the Morningstar Can 10+Y Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the ZPL ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ZPL last traded at $11.72 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ZPL MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are ZPL annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ZPL historical returns: YTD: -1.22%, 1-year: +1.96%, 3-year annualised: +2.86%, 5-year annualised: -3.26%, 10-year annualised: -0.10%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.11, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ZPL pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZPL distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.67%, 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 ZPL invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZPL's top holdings include Ontario (Province Of) 4.7% (null, 5.7%), Quebec (Province Of) 3.5% (null, 4.3%), Quebec (Province Of) (null, 4.0%), Ontario (Province Of) 2.65% (null, 3.9%), Ontario (Province Of) 3.45% (null, 3.9%) — and 3 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can 10+Y Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does ZPL invest in?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

How large is ZPL? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZPL has approximately $296M 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 ZPL launched?

Accepted Answer

ZPL was launched on March 19, 2013, giving it a 13-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 ZPL in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

ZPL has a 1-year volatility of 8.77% and a beta of 1.04 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.11 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-08-13	$11.72	$11.72	$11.72	$11.72	$11.72	4,000
2026-08-12	$11.64	$11.65	$11.64	$11.65	$11.65	30,506
2026-08-11	$11.65	$11.65	$11.62	$11.62	$11.62	4,995
2026-08-10	$11.64	$11.66	$11.61	$11.62	$11.62	14,396
2026-08-07	$11.71	$11.71	$11.71	$11.71	$11.71	110
2026-08-06	$11.84	$11.84	$11.84	$11.84	$11.84	0
2026-08-05	$11.84	$11.84	$11.84	$11.84	$11.84	1,054
2026-08-04	$11.79	$11.79	$11.79	$11.79	$11.79	1,100
2026-07-31	$11.74	$11.74	$11.68	$11.68	$11.68	3,700
2026-07-30	$11.74	$11.78	$11.74	$11.78	$11.78	1,147

#	Name	Weight
1	Ontario (Province Of) 4.7%	5.73%
2	Quebec (Province Of) 3.5%	4.30%
3	Quebec (Province Of)	4.05%
4	Ontario (Province Of) 2.65%	3.92%
5	Ontario (Province Of) 3.45%	3.87%
6	Ontario (Province Of) 3.5%	3.81%
7	Ontario (Province Of) 2.9%	3.70%
8	Ontario (Province Of) 4.65%	3.68%

Sector	Weight
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	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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