ZLH.TO vs. FLVI.NEO

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

ZLH.TO (BMO Low Volatility US Equity Hedged to CAD ETF) and FLVI.NEO (Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - ZLH.TO is a Low Volatility fund actively managed by BMO, while FLVI.NEO is a Foreign Large Cap Equities fund tracking the Franklin International ex North America Low Volatility High Dividend Index. ZLH.TO is actively managed, while FLVI.NEO is passively managed. Over the past year, ZLH.TO returned 8.31% vs 24.31% for FLVI.NEO. At a 0.30 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

ZLH.TO vs. FLVI.NEO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in BMO Low Volatility US Equity Hedged to CAD ETF (ZLH.TO) and Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (FLVI.NEO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, ZLH.TO achieves a 10.18% return, which is significantly lower than FLVI.NEO's 13.39% return.

ZLH.TO

• 1D: 1.09%
• 1M: 2.54%
• 6M: 7.42%
• YTD: 10.18%
• 1Y: 8.31%
• 3Y*: 8.05%
• 5Y*: 6.57%
• 10Y*: 7.42%
• ALL TIME*: 8.66%

FLVI.NEO

• 1D: 0.80%
• 1M: 2.65%
• 6M: 9.71%
• YTD: 13.39%
• 1Y: 24.31%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 24.25%

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

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
FLVI.NEO Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF	CA$892.41K	CA$896.97K	CA$983.05K
ZLH.TO BMO Low Volatility US Equity Hedged to CAD ETF	CA$212.50K	CA$216.28K	CA$179.19K

ZLH.TO vs. FLVI.NEO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
ZLH.TO BMO Low Volatility US Equity Hedged to CAD ETF	10.18%	5.90%	6.24%
FLVI.NEO Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF	13.39%	33.34%	9.70%

Correlation

The correlation between ZLH.TO and FLVI.NEO is 0.39, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.39
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 25, 2024	0.30

Return for Risk

ZLH.TO vs. FLVI.NEO — Risk / Return Rank

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

ZLH.TO

ZLH.TO Risk / Return Rank: 31
ZLH.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 31
ZLH.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 28
ZLH.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 31
ZLH.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 33
ZLH.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 30

FLVI.NEO

FLVI.NEO Risk / Return Rank: 89
FLVI.NEO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 93
FLVI.NEO Sortino Ratio Rank: 92
FLVI.NEO Omega Ratio Rank: 92
FLVI.NEO Calmar Ratio Rank: 83
FLVI.NEO Martin Ratio Rank: 85

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.

ZLH.TO vs. FLVI.NEO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BMO Low Volatility US Equity Hedged to CAD ETF (ZLH.TO) and Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (FLVI.NEO). 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.

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.

	ZLH.TO	FLVI.NEO	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.77	2.43	-1.66
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.06	3.38	-2.32
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.15	1.45	-0.30
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.14	3.18	-2.05
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	2.73	11.89	-9.17

ZLH.TO vs. FLVI.NEO - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current ZLH.TO Sharpe Ratio is 0.77, which is lower than the FLVI.NEO Sharpe Ratio of 2.43. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of ZLH.TO and FLVI.NEO, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

ZLH.TO vs. FLVI.NEO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ZLH.TO drawdown since its inception was -33.34%, which is greater than FLVI.NEO's maximum drawdown of -11.90%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ZLH.TO and FLVI.NEO.

Drawdown Indicators

	ZLH.TO	FLVI.NEO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-33.34%	-11.90%	-21.44%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-7.35%	-7.71%	+0.36%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-9.92%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-14.66%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-33.34%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-1.14%	-0.46%	-0.68%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-3.89%	-1.52%	-2.37%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	3.06%	2.05%	+1.01%

Volatility

ZLH.TO vs. FLVI.NEO - Volatility Comparison

BMO Low Volatility US Equity Hedged to CAD ETF (ZLH.TO) has a higher volatility of 4.01% compared to Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (FLVI.NEO) at 2.44%. This indicates that ZLH.TO's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than FLVI.NEO based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	ZLH.TO	FLVI.NEO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	4.01%	2.44%	+1.57%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	7.93%	8.09%	-0.16%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	10.84%	10.11%	+0.73%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	12.24%	12.65%	-0.41%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	13.85%	12.65%	+1.20%

Dividends

ZLH.TO vs. FLVI.NEO - Dividend Comparison

ZLH.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.72%, less than FLVI.NEO's 2.75% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
FLVI.NEO Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF	2.75%	3.07%	3.84%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
ZLH.TO BMO Low Volatility US Equity Hedged to CAD ETF	1.72%	1.92%	2.25%	2.45%	2.12%	1.84%	1.95%	1.55%	2.00%	1.93%	2.02%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both ZLH.TO and FLVI.NEO in my portfolio?

ZLH.TO and FLVI.NEO have a correlation of 0.39, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

What is the main difference between ZLH.TO and FLVI.NEO?

ZLH.TO is categorized as Low Volatility, while FLVI.NEO is Foreign Large Cap Equities. They also come from different issuers: BMO and Franklin Templeton.