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BMO Short-Term US TIPS Index ETF (ZTIP.TO)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

Issuer
BMO
Inception Date
Jan 26, 2021
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government Inflation-Linked 0-5 Year Bond Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond
Asset Class Size
Multi-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 Short-Term US TIPS 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

ZTIP.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 Short-Term US TIPS Index ETF (ZTIP.TO) has returned 2.50% so far this year and 0.54% over the past 12 months.


BMO Short-Term US TIPS Index ETF

1D
-0.06%
1M
1.99%
YTD
2.50%
6M
1.44%
1Y
0.54%
3Y*
5.58%
5Y*
5.57%
10Y*

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 Jan 26, 2021, ZTIP.TO's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.44%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 13.2 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Oct 2023 with a return of +3.4%, while the worst month was Apr 2025 at -3.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, ZTIP.TO closed higher 30% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 15, 2023 with a return of +2.4%, while the worst single day was Feb 4, 2025 at -1.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.31%0.81%1.99%2.50%
20252.15%0.15%0.78%-3.08%-0.67%0.65%0.65%0.40%1.22%0.82%-0.00%-1.84%1.12%
20241.72%1.24%0.42%1.00%0.54%1.57%-0.06%-0.54%1.73%1.46%1.68%2.30%13.84%
2023-1.13%1.43%1.88%0.67%-0.92%-2.72%0.10%2.87%-0.48%3.43%-1.37%-1.65%1.93%
20220.29%0.54%-1.61%2.19%-1.01%0.31%1.19%0.80%2.19%-0.47%-1.04%0.60%3.96%
20210.77%-1.47%0.67%-1.66%-1.22%2.70%2.30%1.11%0.84%-1.66%3.03%-0.85%4.47%

Benchmark Metrics

BMO Short-Term US TIPS Index ETF has an annualized alpha of 5.82%, beta of 0.00, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 27, 2021.

  • This ETF captured 8.00% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -25.81%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
  • 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
5.82%
Beta
0.00
0.00
Upside Capture
8.00%
Downside Capture
-25.81%

Expense Ratio

ZTIP.TO has an expense ratio of 0.17%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ZTIP.TO ranks 14 for risk / return — in the bottom 14% 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.


ZTIP.TO Risk / Return Rank: 1414
Overall Rank
ZTIP.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1414
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ZTIP.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 1212
Sortino Ratio Rank
ZTIP.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 1212
Omega Ratio Rank
ZTIP.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 1616
Calmar Ratio Rank
ZTIP.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 1515
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 Short-Term US TIPS Index ETF (ZTIP.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


ZTIP.TOBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.10

0.69

-0.59

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.16

1.06

-0.89

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.03

1.17

-0.14

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.21

1.14

-0.93

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.43

4.22

-3.79

Explore ZTIP.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 Short-Term US TIPS Index ETF provided a 3.46% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$1.14 per share.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%CA$0.00CA$0.50CA$1.00CA$1.5020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021
DividendCA$1.14CA$1.17CA$1.20CA$1.48CA$1.53CA$0.12

Dividend yield

3.46%3.63%3.63%4.91%4.93%0.38%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BMO Short-Term US TIPS 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$0.27CA$0.27
2025CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.27CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$1.17
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$0.50CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.38CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.30CA$1.48
2022CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.03CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.50CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.50CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.50CA$1.53
2021CA$0.03CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.03CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.03CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.03CA$0.12

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 Short-Term US TIPS 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 Short-Term US TIPS Index ETF was 5.60%, occurring on Jun 16, 2025. Recovery took 86 trading sessions.

The current BMO Short-Term US TIPS Index ETF drawdown is 0.20%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-5.6%Mar 4, 202573Jun 16, 202586Oct 20, 2025159
-4.99%Mar 17, 202368Jun 22, 202387Oct 27, 2023155
-4.48%Mar 15, 202215Apr 4, 202296Aug 22, 2022111
-4.34%Feb 2, 202177May 21, 202143Jul 23, 2021120
-4.12%Oct 13, 202222Nov 11, 202284Mar 15, 2023106

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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