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BMO Global Strategic Bond Fund (ZGSB.TO)
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Risk-Adjusted Performance
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Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN

CA09660D1033

CUSIP

09660D103

Leveraged

1x

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in BMO Global Strategic Bond Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%SeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember2025February
0.46%
15.56%
ZGSB.TO (BMO Global Strategic Bond Fund)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Returns By Period

BMO Global Strategic Bond Fund had a return of 0.22% year-to-date (YTD) and 7.78% in the last 12 months.


ZGSB.TO

YTD

0.22%

1M

1.16%

6M

0.46%

1Y

7.78%

5Y*

0.80%

10Y*

N/A

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

2.90%

1M

3.70%

6M

10.94%

1Y

22.18%

5Y*

12.41%

10Y*

11.21%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of ZGSB.TO, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20250.78%0.22%
20240.19%-0.30%2.00%-1.42%1.29%0.64%2.41%1.58%1.89%-2.04%1.35%-1.23%6.41%
20234.44%-2.32%1.29%0.23%-1.01%0.70%0.83%-0.39%-1.49%-0.96%4.30%4.57%10.35%
2022-2.21%-2.03%-2.84%-4.04%-0.54%-5.19%4.09%-1.57%-4.56%-0.97%3.42%0.45%-15.27%
20210.03%-1.13%-0.70%1.29%0.96%0.89%0.73%0.31%-1.01%-0.16%-0.51%1.00%1.68%
20201.84%0.53%-12.01%2.03%3.59%1.98%2.73%1.01%-0.74%0.26%2.93%1.95%5.22%
20192.30%1.48%1.22%0.69%0.88%1.92%0.84%-0.26%0.48%0.55%0.42%1.51%12.69%
20180.00%-0.63%0.67%-0.07%0.48%-1.34%-0.51%0.29%-1.12%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current rank of ZGSB.TO is 52, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of ZGSB.TO is 5252
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of ZGSB.TO is 5656
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of ZGSB.TO is 5858
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of ZGSB.TO is 6161
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of ZGSB.TO is 3636
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of ZGSB.TO is 4848
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BMO Global Strategic Bond Fund (ZGSB.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for ZGSB.TO, currently valued at 1.34, compared to the broader market0.002.004.001.341.59
The chart of Sortino ratio for ZGSB.TO, currently valued at 1.97, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.001.972.16
The chart of Omega ratio for ZGSB.TO, currently valued at 1.26, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.002.503.001.261.29
The chart of Calmar ratio for ZGSB.TO, currently valued at 0.79, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.0020.000.792.40
The chart of Martin ratio for ZGSB.TO, currently valued at 4.81, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.004.819.79
ZGSB.TO
^GSPC

The current BMO Global Strategic Bond Fund Sharpe ratio is 1.34. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of BMO Global Strategic Bond Fund with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio1.001.502.002.503.003.504.00SeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember2025February
1.34
2.26
ZGSB.TO (BMO Global Strategic Bond Fund)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividends

Dividend History

BMO Global Strategic Bond Fund provided a 4.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$1.20 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%CA$0.00CA$0.20CA$0.40CA$0.60CA$0.80CA$1.00CA$1.202018201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2024202320222021202020192018
DividendCA$1.20CA$1.20CA$1.20CA$1.20CA$1.20CA$1.25CA$1.21CA$0.76

Dividend yield

4.43%4.44%4.52%4.76%3.85%3.92%3.84%2.61%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BMO Global Strategic Bond Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00
2024CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$1.20
2023CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$1.20
2022CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$1.20
2021CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$1.20
2020CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.35CA$1.25
2019CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.28CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.28CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.35CA$1.21
2018CA$0.20CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.28CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.28CA$0.76

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.


-5.00%-4.00%-3.00%-2.00%-1.00%0.00%SeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember2025February
-2.35%
-1.74%
ZGSB.TO (BMO Global Strategic Bond Fund)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BMO Global Strategic Bond Fund. 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 Global Strategic Bond Fund was 20.42%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 479 trading sessions.

The current BMO Global Strategic Bond Fund drawdown is 2.35%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-20.42%Sep 15, 2021276Oct 20, 2022479Sep 17, 2024755
-18.11%Mar 9, 20209Mar 19, 2020177Dec 1, 2020186
-3.5%Sep 30, 202471Jan 10, 2025
-2.59%Feb 17, 202114Mar 8, 202162Jun 4, 202176
-2.13%Oct 1, 201861Dec 27, 201818Jan 23, 201979

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current BMO Global Strategic Bond Fund volatility is 1.28%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%SeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember2025February
1.28%
3.99%
ZGSB.TO (BMO Global Strategic Bond Fund)
Benchmark (^GSPC)
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