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BMO MSCI EAFE Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZDM.TO)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
CA05577N1015
CUSIP
05577N101
Issuer
BMO
Inception Date
Oct 20, 2009
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
MSCI EAFE 100% Hedged to CAD 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 EAFE Hedged to CAD 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

ZDM.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 EAFE Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZDM.TO) has returned 2.47% so far this year and 18.63% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ZDM.TO has returned 10.59% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.91% annually.


BMO MSCI EAFE Hedged to CAD Index ETF

1D
2.49%
1M
-5.42%
YTD
2.47%
6M
7.97%
1Y
18.63%
3Y*
14.85%
5Y*
11.11%
10Y*
10.59%

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 Oct 26, 2009, ZDM.TO's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.73%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.9 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, ZDM.TO closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.65%4.53%-5.42%2.47%
20254.40%1.95%-2.33%-0.62%4.55%0.10%1.20%2.41%1.93%3.20%0.99%1.10%20.34%
20242.27%3.85%4.06%-1.32%3.46%-0.50%0.34%1.10%-0.04%-2.13%1.02%0.13%12.72%
20237.43%0.16%1.14%2.37%-1.43%3.58%1.83%-1.99%-1.11%-2.30%5.06%2.93%18.62%
2022-2.65%-3.60%2.41%-1.75%0.62%-5.29%5.27%-3.04%-6.41%5.97%7.21%-3.52%-5.78%
2021-0.00%3.35%4.59%0.88%2.71%0.93%0.69%1.85%-1.51%3.03%-3.09%4.33%18.93%

Benchmark Metrics

BMO MSCI EAFE Hedged to CAD Index ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.16%, beta of 0.79, and R² of 0.49 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 29, 2009.

  • This ETF participated in 82.69% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 68.78% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.49 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
-1.16%
Beta
0.79
0.49
Upside Capture
68.78%
Downside Capture
82.69%

Expense Ratio

ZDM.TO has an expense ratio of 0.22%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ZDM.TO ranks 60 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.


ZDM.TO Risk / Return Rank: 6060
Overall Rank
ZDM.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6262
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ZDM.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 6262
Sortino Ratio Rank
ZDM.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 6565
Omega Ratio Rank
ZDM.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 5252
Calmar Ratio Rank
ZDM.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 5858
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 EAFE Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZDM.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


ZDM.TOBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.12

0.69

+0.43

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.64

1.06

+0.58

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.17

+0.08

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.38

1.14

+0.24

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

5.96

4.22

+1.74

Explore ZDM.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 EAFE Hedged to CAD Index ETF provided a 2.04% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.72 per share.


2.20%2.40%2.60%2.80%3.00%3.20%CA$0.00CA$0.20CA$0.40CA$0.60CA$0.8020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
DividendCA$0.72CA$0.74CA$0.80CA$0.80CA$0.75CA$0.61CA$0.62CA$0.66CA$0.61CA$0.53CA$0.62CA$0.46

Dividend yield

2.04%2.13%2.71%2.97%3.20%2.38%2.80%2.90%3.21%2.41%3.23%2.46%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BMO MSCI EAFE Hedged to CAD 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$0.18CA$0.18
2025CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.20CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.18CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.18CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.18CA$0.74
2024CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.20CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.20CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.20CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.20CA$0.80
2023CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.20CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.20CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.20CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.20CA$0.80
2022CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.15CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.16CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.18CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.26CA$0.75
2021CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.15CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.15CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.15CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.16CA$0.61

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 EAFE Hedged to CAD 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 EAFE Hedged to CAD Index ETF was 33.13%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 205 trading sessions.

The current BMO MSCI EAFE Hedged to CAD Index ETF drawdown is 5.97%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-33.13%Feb 20, 202018Mar 16, 2020205Jan 8, 2021223
-24.23%Feb 18, 2011148Sep 22, 2011305Jan 4, 2013453
-22.59%May 28, 2015179Feb 11, 2016263Mar 1, 2017442
-15.63%Jan 5, 2022187Sep 30, 202286Feb 3, 2023273
-15.36%Apr 16, 201051Jul 2, 2010157Feb 16, 2011208

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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