- Issuer
- BMO
- Inception Date
- Feb 11, 2021
- Category
- High Yield Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
ZJK.TO Performance Chart
BMO High Yield US Corporate Bond Index ETF (ZJK.TO) is up 5.3% since the beginning of the year. ZJK.TO is currently trading at CA$19 per share. Investors who bought CA$1,000 worth of ZJK.TO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth CA$1,355.
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Returns By Period
BMO High Yield US Corporate Bond Index ETF (ZJK.TO) has returned 5.30% so far this year and 10.21% over the past 12 months.
BMO High Yield US Corporate Bond Index ETF
- 1D
- -0.05%
- 1M
- 3.11%
- YTD
- 5.30%
- 6M
- 5.36%
- 1Y
- 10.21%
- 3Y*
- 10.73%
- 5Y*
- 6.26%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
ZJK.TO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 11, 2017, ZJK.TO's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.47%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.3 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ZJK.TO closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 23, 2020 at -7.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.15% | 0.22% | 0.86% | -0.65% | 1.84% | 3.11% | 5.30% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.59% | 0.26% | -2.08% | -4.48% | 1.37% | 1.14% | 2.11% | 0.31% | 2.55% | 0.42% | 1.15% | -1.91% | 3.22% |
| 2024 | 1.31% | 1.42% | 0.84% | 0.45% | 0.61% | 0.89% | 3.17% | -0.97% | 1.65% | 2.12% | 2.51% | 1.67% | 16.76% |
| 2023 | 2.72% | -0.46% | 1.47% | 0.63% | -0.75% | -0.46% | 0.30% | 2.66% | -1.16% | 1.00% | 2.82% | 1.20% | 10.33% |
| 2022 | -2.96% | -1.18% | -2.72% | -1.98% | -0.46% | -5.62% | 6.73% | -1.41% | 0.66% | 2.21% | 1.47% | -0.88% | -6.46% |
| 2021 | -0.05% | -0.82% | 0.26% | -2.23% | -1.60% | 4.74% | -0.42% | 2.16% | 0.05% | -2.29% | 1.50% | 2.48% | 3.60% |
Benchmark Metrics
BMO High Yield US Corporate Bond Index ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.49%, beta of 0.13, and R2 of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 11, 2017.
- This ETF participated in 28.95% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 27.08% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.13 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.07 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.07 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
- 3.49%
- Beta
- 0.13
- R²
- 0.07
- Upside Capture
- 27.08%
- Downside Capture
- 28.95%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ZJK.TO ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BMO High Yield US Corporate Bond Index ETF (ZJK.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.
| ZJK.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.25 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.21 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.35 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.78 | 2.79 | -0.02 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.05 | 10.35 | -2.30 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BMO High Yield US Corporate Bond Index ETF provided a 6.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$1.19 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$1.19 | CA$1.12 | CA$1.08 | CA$1.08 | CA$1.08 | CA$1.08 | CA$1.17 | CA$1.28 | CA$1.08 | CA$0.18 |
Dividend yield | 6.18% | 5.97% | 5.59% | 6.15% | 6.37% | 5.60% | 5.94% | 6.32% | 5.45% | 0.88% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BMO High Yield US Corporate Bond 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$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.60 | ||||||
| 2025 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$1.12 |
| 2024 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$1.08 |
| 2023 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$1.08 |
| 2022 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$1.08 |
| 2021 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$1.08 |
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 High Yield US Corporate Bond 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 High Yield US Corporate Bond Index ETF was 19.40%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 162 trading sessions.
The current BMO High Yield US Corporate Bond Index ETF drawdown is 0.56%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -19.40%Mar 2020 | 1mo 8d | 7mo 24d | 9mo 2dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -14.93%Jun 2022 | 6mo 2d | 1y 4mo | 1y 10moDec 2021 - Nov 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -7.69%Apr 2025 | 1mo 7d | 5mo 15d | 6mo 22dMar 2025 - Sep 2025 |
2021 pullback2021 | -5.69%May 2021 | 3mo 11d | 1mo 18d | 4mo 29dFeb 2021 - Jul 2021 |
2018 pullback2018 | -5.31%Feb 2018 | 3mo | 1mo 12d | 4mo 12dNov 2017 - Mar 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ZJK.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.40% | -48.87% | +29.47% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.69% | -9.17% | +5.48% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.69% | -19.59% | +11.90% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -14.93% | -23.14% | +8.21% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -27.97% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.56% | 0.00% | -0.56% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.65% | -9.64% | +6.99% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.27% | 2.47% | -1.20% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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