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BMO MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (ZCH.TO)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
CA05575H1064
CUSIP
05575H106
Issuer
BMO
Inception Date
Jan 19, 2010
Region
Emerging Asia Pacific (China)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
MSCI China ESG Leaders Index
Domicile
Canada
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in BMO MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Different Benchmark Currency

ZCH.TO is traded in CAD, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to CAD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

BMO MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (ZCH.TO) has returned -7.80% so far this year and -0.37% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ZCH.TO has returned 1.36% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.91% annually.


BMO MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

1D
3.02%
1M
-2.74%
YTD
-7.80%
6M
-17.83%
1Y
-0.37%
3Y*
7.64%
5Y*
-8.57%
10Y*
1.36%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.80%
1M
-3.22%
YTD
-3.34%
6M
-2.48%
1Y
12.46%
3Y*
17.80%
5Y*
12.48%
10Y*
12.91%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 25, 2010, ZCH.TO's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.49%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 11.8 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +31.9%, while the worst month was Jul 2021 at -20.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, ZCH.TO closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2022 with a return of +23.2%, while the worst single day was Oct 24, 2022 at -9.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.09%-8.04%-2.74%-7.80%
20254.97%14.21%2.85%-9.74%1.97%3.13%7.00%6.08%12.54%-3.71%-2.29%-5.28%33.25%
2024-8.31%5.96%0.41%7.55%2.49%-1.84%0.75%-0.74%22.81%-3.42%-3.80%4.07%25.33%
202314.08%-10.23%6.29%-6.16%-8.40%2.87%11.50%-7.81%-3.80%-2.33%0.00%-5.15%-11.83%
20220.66%-9.72%-10.38%-2.54%0.64%8.65%-12.33%2.12%-10.39%-20.14%31.85%3.88%-23.85%
20219.34%1.90%-15.30%-1.83%-7.77%4.35%-20.29%-2.05%-6.79%2.34%-5.56%-5.98%-41.03%

Benchmark Metrics

BMO MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF has an annualized alpha of -2.96%, beta of 0.76, and R² of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 26, 2010.

  • This ETF participated in 82.38% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 48.74% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.18 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
-2.96%
Beta
0.76
0.18
Upside Capture
48.74%
Downside Capture
82.38%

Expense Ratio

ZCH.TO has an expense ratio of 0.67%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ZCH.TO ranks 12 for risk / return — in the bottom 12% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


ZCH.TO Risk / Return Rank: 1212
Overall Rank
ZCH.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1111
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ZCH.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 1111
Sortino Ratio Rank
ZCH.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 1111
Omega Ratio Rank
ZCH.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 1212
Calmar Ratio Rank
ZCH.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 1313
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BMO MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (ZCH.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


ZCH.TOBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.01

0.69

-0.71

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.16

1.06

-0.90

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.02

1.17

-0.15

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.01

1.14

-1.13

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.03

4.22

-4.19

Explore ZCH.TO risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

BMO MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF provided a 1.38% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.26 per share.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%CA$0.00CA$0.10CA$0.20CA$0.30CA$0.40CA$0.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
DividendCA$0.26CA$0.26CA$0.34CA$0.50CA$0.18CA$0.00CA$0.17CA$0.29CA$0.28CA$0.15CA$0.31CA$0.17

Dividend yield

1.38%1.28%2.22%3.96%1.21%0.00%0.51%1.18%1.32%0.56%1.65%0.81%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BMO MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00
2025CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.26CA$0.26
2024CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.34CA$0.34
2023CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.50CA$0.50
2022CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.18CA$0.18
2021CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00

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 MSCI China ESG Leaders 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 MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF was 73.84%, occurring on Oct 31, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current BMO MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF drawdown is 51.35%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-73.84%Feb 17, 2021428Oct 31, 2022
-37.82%Nov 9, 2010428Jul 23, 2012372Jan 16, 2014800
-31.23%Jun 15, 2018138Jan 3, 2019378Jul 6, 2020516
-24.61%May 28, 2015179Feb 11, 2016299Apr 21, 2017478
-13.53%Apr 15, 201027May 21, 201086Sep 24, 2010113

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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