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ZDIV.TO vs. ZLB.TO
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Return for Risk
Drawdowns
Volatility
Dividends

ZDIV.TO vs. ZLB.TO

Last updated Apr 5, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about BMO MSCI Canada IMI High Dividend Yield Index ETF (ZDIV.TO) and BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (ZLB.TO).

ZDIV.TO and ZLB.TO are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. ZDIV.TO is a passively managed fund by BMO that tracks the performance of the MSCI Canada IMI High Dividend Yield Select Index. It was launched on Feb 5, 2026. ZLB.TO is an actively managed fund by BMO. It was launched on Oct 21, 2011.

Performance

ZDIV.TO vs. ZLB.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in BMO MSCI Canada IMI High Dividend Yield Index ETF (ZDIV.TO) and BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (ZLB.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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Returns By Period

ZDIV.TO

1D
0.65%
1M
1.92%
YTD
—
6M
—
1Y
—
3Y*
—
5Y*
—
10Y*
—

ZLB.TO

1D
0.49%
1M
-0.67%
YTD
2.45%
6M
2.91%
1Y
19.74%
3Y*
13.23%
5Y*
11.80%
10Y*
10.24%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

ZDIV.TO vs. ZLB.TO - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)
ZDIV.TO
BMO MSCI Canada IMI High Dividend Yield Index ETF		8.16%
ZLB.TO
BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF		2.15%

Correlation

The correlation between ZDIV.TO and ZLB.TO is 0.30, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners. Combining low-correlation assets is one of the most reliable ways to reduce portfolio risk without sacrificing expected returns.

ZDIV.TO vs. ZLB.TO - Expense Ratio Comparison

ZDIV.TO has a 0.09% expense ratio, which is lower than ZLB.TO's 0.39% expense ratio.

ZLB.TO
BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF
ZDIV.TO
BMO MSCI Canada IMI High Dividend Yield Index ETF

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Return for Risk

ZDIV.TO vs. ZLB.TO — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
ZDIV.TO
ZLB.TO
ZLB.TO Risk / Return Rank: 7373
Overall Rank
ZLB.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7878
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ZLB.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 7676
Sortino Ratio Rank
ZLB.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 7676
Omega Ratio Rank
ZLB.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 7373
Calmar Ratio Rank
ZLB.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 6565
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.

ZDIV.TO vs. ZLB.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BMO MSCI Canada IMI High Dividend Yield Index ETF (ZDIV.TO) and BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (ZLB.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.

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ZDIV.TO vs. ZLB.TO - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

ZDIV.TOZLB.TODifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

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1.50

—

Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

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1.24

—

Sharpe Ratio (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

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0.84

—

Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

7.47

1.13

+6.35

Drawdowns

ZDIV.TO vs. ZLB.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ZDIV.TO drawdown since its inception was -1.39%, smaller than the maximum ZLB.TO drawdown of -33.96%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ZDIV.TO and ZLB.TO.

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Drawdown Indicators

ZDIV.TOZLB.TODifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-1.39%

-33.96%

+32.57%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

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-5.69%

—

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

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-13.04%

—

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

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-33.96%

—

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-0.40%

-2.10%

+1.70%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-0.30%

-2.51%

+2.21%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

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1.94%

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Volatility

ZDIV.TO vs. ZLB.TO - Volatility Comparison

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Volatility by Period

ZDIV.TOZLB.TODifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

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3.66%

—

Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

—

7.67%

—

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

9.25%

10.48%

-1.23%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

9.25%

9.56%

-0.31%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

9.25%

12.19%

-2.94%

Dividends

ZDIV.TO vs. ZLB.TO - Dividend Comparison

ZDIV.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.32%, less than ZLB.TO's 1.90% yield.

TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
ZDIV.TO
BMO MSCI Canada IMI High Dividend Yield Index ETF		0.32%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
ZLB.TO
BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF		1.90%1.93%2.28%2.56%2.56%2.29%2.72%2.34%2.65%2.42%2.82%2.25%