PKI.TO vs. ZSP.TO

Last updated Apr 4, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Parkland Corporation (PKI.TO) and BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP.TO).

ZSP.TO is a passively managed fund by BMO that tracks the performance of the S&P 500 Index. It was launched on Nov 14, 2012.

Performance

PKI.TO vs. ZSP.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Parkland Corporation (PKI.TO) and BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

PKI.TO vs. ZSP.TO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
PKI.TO Parkland Corporation	0.00%	26.11%	-20.94%	49.43%	-10.98%	-11.07%	-12.40%	38.87%	36.26%	-0.45%
ZSP.TO BMO S&P 500 Index ETF	-2.30%	12.02%	35.07%	23.30%	-12.68%	27.53%	15.61%	24.69%	3.24%	13.54%

Returns By Period

PKI.TO

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

ZSP.TO

• 1D: 0.38%
• 1M: -2.15%
• YTD: -2.30%
• 6M: -2.08%
• 1Y: 21.45%
• 3Y*: 19.45%
• 5Y*: 13.90%
• 10Y*: 14.50%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Return for Risk

PKI.TO vs. ZSP.TO — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

ZSP.TO

ZSP.TO Risk / Return Rank: 36
ZSP.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 36
ZSP.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 35
ZSP.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 41
ZSP.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 34
ZSP.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 35

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.

PKI.TO vs. ZSP.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Parkland Corporation (PKI.TO) and BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP.TO). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	PKI.TO	ZSP.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.74	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.93	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.89	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	1.09	—

Correlation

The correlation between PKI.TO and ZSP.TO is 0.26, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

PKI.TO vs. ZSP.TO - Dividend Comparison

PKI.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.81%, more than ZSP.TO's 0.86% yield.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
PKI.TO Parkland Corporation	1.81%	2.71%	4.31%	3.18%	4.38%	3.47%	3.00%	2.50%	3.31%	4.29%	4.00%	4.62%
ZSP.TO BMO S&P 500 Index ETF	0.86%	0.82%	0.94%	1.33%	1.44%	1.15%	1.44%	1.47%	1.63%	1.63%	2.20%	1.53%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	PKI.TO	ZSP.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-26.94%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-8.61%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-22.25%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-26.94%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-5.28%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-3.37%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	3.36%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	PKI.TO	ZSP.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	5.10%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	9.35%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	18.34%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	14.96%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	16.36%	—