- Issuer
- BMO
- Inception Date
- May 19, 2010
- Category
- Financials Equities, Equal Weight
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
ZUB.TO Performance Chart
BMO Equal Weight US Banks Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZUB.TO) is up 10.0% since the beginning of the year. ZUB.TO is currently trading at CA$41 per share. Investors who bought CA$1,000 worth of ZUB.TO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth CA$1,391.
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Returns By Period
BMO Equal Weight US Banks Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZUB.TO) has returned 9.98% so far this year and 26.03% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ZUB.TO has returned 11.27% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 14.61% annually.
BMO Equal Weight US Banks Hedged to CAD Index ETF
- 1D
- -0.56%
- 1M
- 7.85%
- YTD
- 9.98%
- 6M
- 9.11%
- 1Y
- 26.03%
- 3Y*
- 28.94%
- 5Y*
- 6.82%
- 10Y*
- 11.27%
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%
ZUB.TO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2010, ZUB.TO's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2016 with a return of +18.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -30.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, ZUB.TO closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +14.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -15.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.89% | -3.66% | -3.39% | 8.54% | -1.90% | 7.85% | 9.98% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.57% | -3.13% | -8.82% | -4.95% | 7.12% | 8.45% | 2.01% | 6.28% | -0.82% | -4.16% | 3.46% | 7.49% | 20.24% |
| 2024 | 0.36% | 1.29% | 9.21% | -3.56% | 2.93% | -0.44% | 12.51% | 1.06% | -2.44% | 5.93% | 13.79% | -9.30% | 33.07% |
| 2023 | 10.83% | -2.75% | -27.28% | 0.19% | -6.37% | 4.91% | 13.13% | -9.04% | -3.61% | -5.67% | 15.73% | 12.51% | -6.02% |
| 2022 | 1.24% | 1.64% | -8.82% | -10.21% | 5.07% | -12.31% | 8.42% | -0.76% | -8.99% | 6.99% | 3.25% | -8.29% | -23.00% |
| 2021 | 1.74% | 16.95% | 3.93% | 6.01% | 3.21% | -5.76% | -2.60% | 5.56% | 3.71% | 6.51% | -4.79% | 1.03% | 39.30% |
Benchmark Metrics
BMO Equal Weight US Banks Hedged to CAD Index ETF has an annualized alpha of -2.98%, beta of 1.00, and R2 of 0.42 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2010.
- This ETF participated in 125.77% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 93.05% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.42 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -2.98%
- Beta
- 1.00
- R²
- 0.42
- Upside Capture
- 93.05%
- Downside Capture
- 125.77%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ZUB.TO ranks 37 for risk / return — below 37% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BMO Equal Weight US Banks Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZUB.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.
| ZUB.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.73 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.95 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.35 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.53 | 2.79 | -1.27 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.15 | 10.35 | -6.20 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BMO Equal Weight US Banks Hedged to CAD Index ETF provided a 1.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.73 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 8 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$0.73 | CA$0.74 | CA$0.74 | CA$0.72 | CA$0.68 | CA$0.68 | CA$0.68 | CA$0.65 | CA$0.45 | CA$0.34 | CA$0.35 | CA$0.29 |
Dividend yield | 1.78% | 1.96% | 2.29% | 2.91% | 2.50% | 1.88% | 2.57% | 2.13% | 1.92% | 1.15% | 1.34% | 1.42% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BMO Equal Weight US Banks Hedged to CAD 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$0.18 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.36 | ||||||
| 2025 | 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$0.74 |
| 2024 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.18 | 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$0.74 |
| 2023 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.72 |
| 2022 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.68 |
| 2021 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.68 |
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 Equal Weight US Banks Hedged to CAD 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 Equal Weight US Banks Hedged to CAD Index ETF was 55.05%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 226 trading sessions.
The current BMO Equal Weight US Banks Hedged to CAD Index ETF drawdown is 0.87%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -55.05%Mar 2020 | 2y 12d | 11mo | 2y 11moMar 2018 - Feb 2021 |
2023 bear market2023 | -52.97%May 2023 | 1y 3mo | 2y 7mo | 3y 10moJan 2022 - Dec 2025 |
2011 bear market2011 | -41.23%Oct 2011 | 7mo 19d | 1y 4mo | 1y 12moFeb 2011 - Feb 2013 |
2016 bear market2016 | -30.77%Feb 2016 | 6mo 23d | 9mo 3d | 1y 3moJul 2015 - Nov 2016 |
2026 correction2026 | -17.10%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 14d | 4mo 16dFeb 2026 - Jun 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ZUB.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.05% | -48.87% | -6.18% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.10% | -9.17% | -7.93% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.33% | -19.59% | -7.74% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -52.97% | -23.14% | -29.83% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -55.05% | -27.97% | -27.08% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.87% | 0.00% | -0.87% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.13% | -9.64% | -4.49% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.29% | 2.47% | +3.82% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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