- Issuer
- BMO
- Inception Date
- Feb 10, 2014
- Category
- Financials Equities, Equal Weight
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
ZBK.TO Performance Chart
BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF (ZBK.TO) is up 14.9% since the beginning of the year. ZBK.TO is currently trading at CA$48 per share. Investors who bought CA$1,000 worth of ZBK.TO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth CA$1,703.
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Returns By Period
BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF (ZBK.TO) has returned 14.86% so far this year and 33.93% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ZBK.TO has had an annualized return of 14.14%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 14.61%.
BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF
- 1D
- -0.64%
- 1M
- 10.85%
- YTD
- 14.86%
- 6M
- 14.22%
- 1Y
- 33.93%
- 3Y*
- 34.14%
- 5Y*
- 11.23%
- 10Y*
- 14.14%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.93%
- 1M
- 1.99%
- YTD
- 13.67%
- 6M
- 12.89%
- 1Y
- 25.52%
- 3Y*
- 21.80%
- 5Y*
- 14.76%
- 10Y*
- 14.61%
ZBK.TO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 14, 2014, ZBK.TO's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.21%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2016 with a return of +18.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2023 at -28.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, ZBK.TO closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 9, 2020 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 13, 2023 at -16.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.19% | -3.43% | -0.94% | 6.36% | -0.34% | 10.85% | 14.86% | ||||||
| 2025 | 8.72% | -3.74% | -8.89% | -9.06% | 6.87% | 8.05% | 3.70% | 5.50% | 0.63% | -3.13% | 3.20% | 5.94% | 16.76% |
| 2024 | 2.34% | 2.21% | 8.83% | -1.73% | 1.55% | 0.44% | 13.39% | -1.35% | -1.90% | 8.91% | 14.61% | -6.53% | 46.09% |
| 2023 | 9.31% | -0.32% | -28.30% | 0.58% | -6.22% | 2.78% | 12.56% | -6.40% | -3.07% | -3.58% | 13.49% | 10.25% | -6.69% |
| 2022 | 1.80% | 0.55% | -9.50% | -7.43% | 3.37% | -10.76% | 8.11% | 2.10% | -3.29% | 4.65% | 2.11% | -7.66% | -16.67% |
| 2021 | 2.35% | 17.19% | 1.50% | 4.26% | 1.65% | -3.39% | -2.00% | 6.85% | 4.29% | 3.79% | -1.41% | 0.03% | 39.32% |
Benchmark Metrics
BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.35%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.36 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 14, 2014.
- This ETF participated in 98.92% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 92.85% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.36 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.35%
- Beta
- 0.89
- R²
- 0.36
- Upside Capture
- 92.85%
- Downside Capture
- 98.92%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ZBK.TO ranks 50 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF (ZBK.TO) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ZBK.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.35 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.52 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.35 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.06 | 2.79 | -0.74 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.11 | 10.35 | -4.24 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF provided a 1.66% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.80 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 11 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$0.80 | CA$0.78 | CA$0.78 | CA$0.76 | CA$0.68 | CA$0.68 | CA$0.68 | CA$0.63 | CA$0.41 | CA$0.30 | CA$0.30 | CA$0.25 |
Dividend yield | 1.66% | 1.84% | 2.09% | 2.92% | 2.35% | 1.92% | 2.62% | 2.17% | 1.78% | 1.12% | 1.22% | 1.26% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.21 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.21 | CA$0.41 | ||||||
| 2025 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.78 |
| 2024 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.78 |
| 2023 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.76 |
| 2022 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.68 |
| 2021 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.68 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF was 48.80%, occurring on May 4, 2023. Recovery took 379 trading sessions.
The current BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF drawdown is 0.91%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 bear market2023 | -48.80%May 2023 | 1y 3mo | 1y 6mo | 2y 9moJan 2022 - Nov 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -45.87%Mar 2020 | 3mo 6d | 9mo 24d | 1y 25dDec 2019 - Jan 2021 |
2025 selloff2025 | -26.70%Apr 2025 | 2mo 7d | 4mo 20d | 6mo 27dJan 2025 - Aug 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -26.18%Dec 2018 | 3mo 19d | 11mo 6d | 1y 2moSep 2018 - Nov 2019 |
2016 bear market2016 | -26.06%Feb 2016 | 6mo 23d | 9mo 2d | 1y 3moJul 2015 - Nov 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ZBK.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -48.80% | -48.87% | +0.07% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.57% | -9.17% | -7.40% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.70% | -19.59% | -7.11% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -48.80% | -23.14% | -25.66% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -48.80% | -27.97% | -20.83% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.91% | 0.00% | -0.91% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.32% | -9.64% | -2.68% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.56% | 2.47% | +3.09% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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