- Issuer
- BMO
- Inception Date
- Jan 28, 2020
- Category
- Corporate Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
ZQB.TO Performance Chart
BMO High Quality Corporate Bond Index ETF (ZQB.TO) is up 1.6% since the beginning of the year. ZQB.TO is currently trading at CA$29 per share. Investors who bought CA$1,000 worth of ZQB.TO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth CA$1,129.
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Returns By Period
BMO High Quality Corporate Bond Index ETF (ZQB.TO) has returned 1.59% so far this year and 3.80% over the past 12 months.
BMO High Quality Corporate Bond Index ETF
- 1D
- -0.17%
- 1M
- 0.26%
- YTD
- 1.59%
- 6M
- 1.56%
- 1Y
- 3.80%
- 3Y*
- 6.05%
- 5Y*
- 2.46%
- 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%
ZQB.TO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 12, 2020, ZQB.TO's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.23%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 25.1 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -6.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ZQB.TO closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 1, 2020 with a return of +4.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 27, 2020 at -3.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.62% | 0.61% | -1.17% | 0.31% | 0.96% | 0.26% | 1.59% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.00% | 0.58% | 0.28% | 0.10% | 0.38% | 0.21% | 0.27% | 0.31% | 1.25% | 0.34% | 0.20% | -0.22% | 4.80% |
| 2024 | -0.21% | 0.32% | 0.64% | -0.43% | 0.43% | 1.11% | 1.67% | 0.74% | 1.64% | -0.45% | 0.38% | 0.76% | 6.78% |
| 2023 | 1.77% | -1.05% | 1.28% | 0.47% | -0.80% | -0.15% | 0.07% | 0.18% | -0.62% | 0.86% | 2.26% | 2.10% | 6.49% |
| 2022 | -1.22% | -0.79% | -2.04% | -1.28% | -0.29% | -1.12% | 2.02% | -1.44% | -0.66% | 0.07% | 1.00% | 0.29% | -5.39% |
| 2021 | -0.23% | -1.33% | 0.56% | -0.56% | 0.36% | 0.60% | -0.26% | -0.03% | -0.60% | -0.87% | 0.10% | 0.24% | -2.02% |
Benchmark Metrics
BMO High Quality Corporate Bond Index ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.68%, beta of 0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 12, 2020.
- This ETF participated in 15.49% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 13.64% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.00 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 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 0.00 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
- 2.68%
- Beta
- 0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 13.64%
- Downside Capture
- 15.49%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ZQB.TO ranks 58 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 High Quality Corporate Bond Index ETF (ZQB.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.
| ZQB.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.26 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.30 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.35 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.13 | 2.79 | -0.67 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.54 | 10.35 | -2.82 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BMO High Quality Corporate Bond Index ETF provided a 3.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$1.14 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 5 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$1.14 | CA$1.07 | CA$0.98 | CA$0.84 | CA$0.76 | CA$0.76 | CA$0.76 |
Dividend yield | 3.92% | 3.67% | 3.39% | 3.00% | 2.80% | 2.58% | 2.46% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BMO High Quality 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$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.29 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.30 | CA$0.59 | ||||||
| 2025 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.25 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.27 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.28 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.28 | CA$1.07 |
| 2024 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.24 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.24 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.25 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.25 | CA$0.98 |
| 2023 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.21 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.21 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.21 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.21 | CA$0.84 |
| 2022 | 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 |
| 2021 | 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 |
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 Quality 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 Quality Corporate Bond Index ETF was 10.18%, occurring on Oct 21, 2022. Recovery took 406 trading sessions.
The current BMO High Quality Corporate Bond Index ETF drawdown is 0.17%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -10.18%Oct 2022 | 1y 9mo | 1y 7mo | 3y 5moJan 2021 - Jun 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -7.24%Mar 2020 | 18d | 2mo 14d | 3mo 2dMar 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.79%Mar 2026 | 27d | 2mo 7d | 3mo 4dFeb 2026 - May 2026 |
2025 selloff2025 | -1.16%Apr 2025 | 7d | 26d | 1mo 3dApr 2025 - May 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -1.14%Oct 2024 | 7d | 1mo 20d | 1mo 27dOct 2024 - Nov 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ZQB.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -10.18% | -48.87% | +38.69% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.79% | -9.17% | +7.38% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -1.79% | -19.59% | +17.80% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -9.64% | -23.14% | +13.50% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -27.97% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.17% | 0.00% | -0.17% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.34% | -9.64% | +7.30% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.51% | 2.47% | -1.96% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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