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BMO Real Return Bond Index ETF (ZRR.TO)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

Issuer
BMO
Inception Date
May 19, 2010
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
FTSE Canada Real Return Federal Non-Agency Bond Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond
Asset Class Size
Multi-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in BMO Real Return Bond 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

ZRR.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 Real Return Bond Index ETF (ZRR.TO) has returned 1.34% so far this year and -1.41% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ZRR.TO has returned 1.20% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.91% annually.


BMO Real Return Bond Index ETF

1D
0.22%
1M
-1.92%
YTD
1.34%
6M
-0.86%
1Y
-1.41%
3Y*
2.27%
5Y*
-0.09%
10Y*
1.20%

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 May 26, 2010, ZRR.TO's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.24%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 24.1 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Jan 2015 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst month was Jun 2013 at -7.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ZRR.TO closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 1, 2022 with a return of +3.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 13, 2020 at -5.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.51%2.80%-1.92%1.34%
20251.84%1.34%-0.28%-1.77%0.10%-0.90%-0.28%0.36%1.98%0.21%0.42%-2.78%0.12%
2024-3.19%0.00%1.06%-3.03%2.92%1.97%2.23%-0.23%0.95%-0.02%1.30%0.19%4.03%
20231.15%-3.32%1.33%0.66%-2.04%0.68%-2.90%-1.32%-3.92%0.30%5.82%4.47%0.41%
2022-6.55%-1.18%-2.07%-4.55%-1.21%-3.38%7.72%-4.32%-2.77%0.53%1.88%1.03%-14.56%
2021-2.44%-4.38%-1.14%-2.10%3.99%1.43%1.96%-0.36%-1.97%-1.19%4.38%3.84%1.57%

Benchmark Metrics

BMO Real Return Bond Index ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.34%, beta of -0.02, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 27, 2010.

  • This ETF participated in 27.23% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 20.23% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of -0.02 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
3.34%
Beta
-0.02
0.00
Upside Capture
20.23%
Downside Capture
27.23%

Expense Ratio

ZRR.TO has an expense ratio of 0.28%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ZRR.TO ranks 9 for risk / return — in the bottom 9% 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.


ZRR.TO Risk / Return Rank: 99
Overall Rank
ZRR.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 88
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ZRR.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 77
Sortino Ratio Rank
ZRR.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 77
Omega Ratio Rank
ZRR.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 1111
Calmar Ratio Rank
ZRR.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 1111
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 Real Return Bond Index ETF (ZRR.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


ZRR.TOBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.19

0.69

-0.89

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.21

1.06

-1.27

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.97

1.17

-0.19

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.06

1.14

-1.20

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.11

4.22

-4.33

Explore ZRR.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 Real Return Bond Index ETF provided a 4.35% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.61 per share.


2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%CA$0.00CA$0.20CA$0.40CA$0.60CA$0.80CA$1.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
DividendCA$0.61CA$0.63CA$0.70CA$0.96CA$1.08CA$0.38CA$0.41CA$0.42CA$0.37CA$0.36CA$0.33CA$0.33

Dividend yield

4.35%4.53%4.78%6.54%6.88%1.97%2.11%2.35%2.20%2.08%1.89%1.87%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BMO Real Return Bond Index ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026CA$0.05CA$0.05CA$0.05CA$0.15
2025CA$0.06CA$0.06CA$0.06CA$0.06CA$0.05CA$0.05CA$0.05CA$0.05CA$0.05CA$0.05CA$0.05CA$0.05CA$0.63
2024CA$0.06CA$0.06CA$0.06CA$0.06CA$0.06CA$0.06CA$0.06CA$0.06CA$0.06CA$0.06CA$0.06CA$0.06CA$0.70
2023CA$0.10CA$0.10CA$0.10CA$0.10CA$0.08CA$0.08CA$0.08CA$0.08CA$0.06CA$0.06CA$0.06CA$0.06CA$0.96
2022CA$0.15CA$0.08CA$0.08CA$0.08CA$0.08CA$0.08CA$0.08CA$0.09CA$0.09CA$0.09CA$0.09CA$0.09CA$1.08
2021CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.38

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 Real Return 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 Real Return Bond Index ETF was 23.84%, occurring on Oct 3, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current BMO Real Return Bond Index ETF drawdown is 9.45%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-23.84%Jan 4, 2022440Oct 3, 2023
-16.36%Mar 9, 20208Mar 18, 202085Jul 20, 202093
-15.31%Jul 17, 2012294Sep 17, 2013330Jan 12, 2015624
-10.76%Mar 2, 2015173Nov 5, 2015167Jul 6, 2016340
-9.94%Jan 5, 202181Apr 29, 2021151Dec 3, 2021232

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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