TECH.TO vs. ZXLK.TO

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Evolve FANGMA Index ETF Hedged CAD (TECH.TO) and BMO SPDR Technology Select Sector Index ETF (ZXLK.TO).

TECH.TO and ZXLK.TO are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. TECH.TO is a passively managed fund by Evolve that tracks the performance of the Solactive FANGMA Equal Weight Index. It was launched on May 4, 2021. ZXLK.TO is a passively managed fund by BMO that tracks the performance of the Technology Select Sector Index. It was launched on Feb 3, 2025. Both TECH.TO and ZXLK.TO are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

TECH.TO vs. ZXLK.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Evolve FANGMA Index ETF Hedged CAD (TECH.TO) and BMO SPDR Technology Select Sector Index ETF (ZXLK.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

TECH.TO vs. ZXLK.TO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
TECH.TO Evolve FANGMA Index ETF Hedged CAD	-9.64%	11.65%
ZXLK.TO BMO SPDR Technology Select Sector Index ETF	-6.86%	19.04%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, TECH.TO achieves a -9.64% return, which is significantly lower than ZXLK.TO's -6.86% return.

TECH.TO

• 1D: 4.00%
• 1M: -5.31%
• YTD: -9.64%
• 6M: -9.79%
• 1Y: 17.00%
• 3Y*: 27.42%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

ZXLK.TO

• 1D: 4.75%
• 1M: -3.90%
• YTD: -6.86%
• 6M: -10.20%
• 1Y: 19.13%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

TECH.TO vs. ZXLK.TO - Expense Ratio Comparison

TECH.TO has a 0.40% expense ratio, which is higher than ZXLK.TO's 0.21% expense ratio.

TECH.TO

Evolve FANGMA Index ETF Hedged CAD

ZXLK.TO

BMO SPDR Technology Select Sector Index ETF

Return for Risk

TECH.TO vs. ZXLK.TO — Risk / Return Rank

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

TECH.TO

TECH.TO Risk / Return Rank: 40
TECH.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 39
TECH.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 46
TECH.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 40
TECH.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 39
TECH.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 36

ZXLK.TO

ZXLK.TO Risk / Return Rank: 34
ZXLK.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 32
ZXLK.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 34
ZXLK.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 43
ZXLK.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 34
ZXLK.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 28

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.

TECH.TO vs. ZXLK.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Evolve FANGMA Index ETF Hedged CAD (TECH.TO) and BMO SPDR Technology Select Sector Index ETF (ZXLK.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.

	TECH.TO	ZXLK.TO	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.73	0.63	+0.10
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.28	1.05	+0.23
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.16	1.18	-0.01
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.02	0.87	+0.15
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	3.34	2.37	+0.97
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

TECH.TO vs. ZXLK.TO - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current TECH.TO Sharpe Ratio is 0.73, which is comparable to the ZXLK.TO Sharpe Ratio of 0.63. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of TECH.TO and ZXLK.TO, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	TECH.TO	ZXLK.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.73	0.63	+0.10
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.50	0.32	+0.18

Correlation

The correlation between TECH.TO and ZXLK.TO is 0.39, 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

TECH.TO vs. ZXLK.TO - Dividend Comparison

TECH.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.12%, less than ZXLK.TO's 0.31% yield.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
TECH.TO Evolve FANGMA Index ETF Hedged CAD	0.12%	0.12%	0.14%	0.20%	0.35%	0.17%
ZXLK.TO BMO SPDR Technology Select Sector Index ETF	0.31%	0.29%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

TECH.TO vs. ZXLK.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum TECH.TO drawdown since its inception was -47.92%, which is greater than ZXLK.TO's maximum drawdown of -22.20%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TECH.TO and ZXLK.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	TECH.TO	ZXLK.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-47.92%	-22.20%	-25.72%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-16.59%	-20.93%	+4.34%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-13.06%	-17.18%	+4.12%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-12.66%	-5.93%	-6.73%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	5.09%	7.73%	-2.64%

Volatility

TECH.TO vs. ZXLK.TO - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Evolve FANGMA Index ETF Hedged CAD (TECH.TO) is 6.82%, while BMO SPDR Technology Select Sector Index ETF (ZXLK.TO) has a volatility of 7.91%. This indicates that TECH.TO experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ZXLK.TO based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	TECH.TO	ZXLK.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	6.82%	7.91%	-1.09%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	13.08%	16.77%	-3.69%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	23.29%	30.54%	-7.25%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	26.64%	29.60%	-2.96%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	26.64%	29.60%	-2.96%