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?

Accepted Answer

ZSP last traded at $119.35 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ZSP MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are ZSP annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ZSP historical returns: YTD: +15.77%, 1-year: +20.01%, 3-year annualised: +24.61%, 5-year annualised: +15.49%, 10-year annualised: +15.91%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.41, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ZSP pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZSP distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.76%, 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 ZSP invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZSP's top holdings include NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA, 7.9%), Apple Inc. (AAPL, 7.1%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 5.8%), Amazon.com Inc (AMZN, 3.9%), Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL, 3.1%) — 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 7

What sectors does ZSP invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZSP's largest sector exposures are Technology (38.5%), Financial Services (12.1%), Communication Services (9.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ZSP? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZSP has approximately $25.63B 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 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 10

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 11

How risky is ZSP?

Accepted Answer

ZSP has a 1-year volatility of 11.96% and a beta of 0.98 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.41 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
2026-10-01	$119.46	$119.73	$118.83	$119.35	$119.35	282,619
2026-09-30	$119.24	$120.10	$119.24	$119.27	$119.27	125,215
2026-09-29	$119.51	$119.51	$118.95	$119.11	$119.11	212,422
2026-09-28	$119.66	$119.96	$119.16	$119.47	$119.47	242,949
2026-09-25	$119.79	$120.23	$119.40	$120.11	$120.11	171,324
2026-09-24	$119.02	$119.63	$118.89	$119.48	$119.48	125,463
2026-09-23	$119.79	$119.89	$119.02	$119.12	$119.12	176,146
2026-09-22	$119.69	$119.98	$119.69	$119.79	$119.79	159,951
2026-09-21	$118.08	$119.72	$118.08	$119.57	$119.57	124,657
2026-09-18	$117.40	$117.47	$116.92	$117.33	$117.33	98,377

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	7.94%
2	AAPL	Apple Inc.	7.08%
3	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	5.75%
4	AMZN	Amazon.com Inc	3.93%
5	GOOGL	Alphabet Inc Class A	3.06%
6	AVGO	Broadcom Inc	2.63%
7	GOOG	Alphabet Inc Class C	2.44%
8	META	Meta Platforms Inc.	1.91%
9	MU	Micron Technology Inc	1.59%
10	TSLA	Tesla Inc	1.48%

Sector	Weight
Technology	38.46%
Financial Services	12.11%
Communication Services	9.62%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.35%
Healthcare	9.29%
Industrials	7.81%
Consumer Defensive	4.46%
Energy	3.40%
Utilities	2.00%
Real Estate	1.81%
Basic Materials	1.68%

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