Question 1

What is ZSP?

Accepted Answer

ZSP (BMO S&P 500 Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the US Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 2

What is the ZSP ETF price today?

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ZSP last traded at $116.88 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are ZSP annualised returns?

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ZSP historical returns: YTD: +13.38%, 1-year: +12.81%, 3-year annualised: +21.74%, 5-year annualised: +14.15%, 10-year annualised: +14.64%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.62, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does ZSP pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZSP distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.81%, 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 5

What does ZSP invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZSP's top holdings include NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA, 8.2%), Apple Inc. (AAPL, 7.5%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 5.6%), Amazon.com Inc (AMZN, 3.8%), Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL, 2.9%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 6

What sectors does ZSP invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZSP's largest sector exposures are Technology (40.8%), Financial Services (11.7%), Communication Services (9.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is ZSP? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZSP has approximately $25.51B 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 8

When was ZSP launched?

Accepted Answer

ZSP was launched on November 14, 2012, giving it a 14-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 9

How do I buy ZSP in Canada?

Accepted Answer

ZSP trades on the TSX under the ticker ZSP. 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 10

How risky is ZSP?

Accepted Answer

ZSP has a 1-year volatility of 11.69% and a beta of 0.99 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.62 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
2026-11-10	$116.33	$117.07	$116.17	$116.88	$116.88	182,961
2026-11-09	$115.01	$117.12	$114.87	$116.80	$116.80	195,233
2026-11-06	$113.91	$114.90	$113.91	$114.13	$114.13	422,462
2026-11-05	$117.54	$117.62	$112.82	$112.89	$112.89	467,166
2026-11-04	$116.98	$118.03	$116.85	$117.59	$117.59	210,686
2026-11-03	$115.68	$116.36	$115.60	$116.12	$116.12	201,991
2026-11-02	$116.60	$117.14	$115.55	$115.60	$115.60	327,504
2026-10-30	$116.87	$116.87	$115.09	$116.01	$116.01	289,846
2026-10-29	$118.33	$118.44	$117.70	$118.30	$118.30	143,685
2026-10-28	$119.08	$119.19	$118.50	$118.73	$118.73	290,819

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	8.23%
2	AAPL	Apple Inc.	7.47%
3	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	5.59%
4	AMZN	Amazon.com Inc	3.81%
5	GOOGL	Alphabet Inc Class A	2.89%
6	AVGO	Broadcom Inc	2.64%
7	META	Meta Platforms Inc.	2.54%
8	GOOG	Alphabet Inc Class C	2.40%
9	MU	Micron Technology Inc	1.76%
10	TSLA	Tesla Inc	1.54%

Sector	Weight
Technology	40.82%
Financial Services	11.75%
Communication Services	9.21%
Healthcare	9.18%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.83%
Industrials	7.61%
Consumer Defensive	4.43%
Energy	3.61%
Utilities	1.97%
Real Estate	1.63%
Basic Materials	1.47%

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