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ZESG ETF · BMO Balanced ESG ETF
The ZESG Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by BMO. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 4/24/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofMulti-Asset: Moderate1M perf.+4.88%
Last price
$14.35
1M perf.
+5.49%
1M flows
+€895K
AuM
€63M
E/R
0.2%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
ZESG
$14.35
Performance & flows
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ZESG
$14.36
+0.72%
Multi-Asset: Moderate
+1.56%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +5.49%  | +0.72%  | +19.16%  | +45.28% | +47.15%  | +4.19% | +4.19% | +2.73% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/24/2026
$14.36
1D NAV change
+0.55%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
1469
Inception date
1/16/2020
Jurisdiction
Canada
Distribution
Canada
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
CAD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The BMO Balanced ESG ETF is designed to provide moderate long-term capital appreciation and income by investing in global equity and fixed income ETFs. The ETF will re-balance quarterly to its strategic index asset allocation weights of 60% equity and 40% fixed income and will invest in broad indexed equity and fixed income ETFs. The equity and fixed income securities will be selected based on ESG ratings assigned by the index providers associated with the underlying ETFs. ZESG is a fund of fund; the management fees charged are reduced by those accrued in the underlying funds
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +0.72% | +19.16% | +45.28% | +47.15% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
Canada
51.01%
USA
35.87%
Japan
2.93%
United Kingdom
1.86%
France
1.50%
Switzerland
1.11%
Ireland
1.10%
Netherlands
1.08%
Other
3.56%
Sectors
Information Technology
14.83%
Sovereign
11.45%
Municipal
11.04%
Financials
9.76%
Industrials
5.41%
Communication Services
4.89%
Health Care
4.65%
Consumer Discretionary
4.54%
Unavailable
3.63%
Other
29.79%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1469
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
NVIDIA
Canada, Bond 1.25 1jun2030 10Y
MICROSOFT-T
ALPHABET INC-CL
Canada, Bonds 2% 1jun2032, CAD
TORONTO DOMINION
Canada, Bonds 1.5% 1dec2031 10Y
ALPHABET INC-CL
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Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1mar2028, CAD
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ENBRIDGE
Canada, Bond 4 1jun2041 30Y
TESLA
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
BANK OF MONTREAL
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
Yes
SDG
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Issuer
BMO
BMO ID Card
Number of funds
276
Total AuM
€118.46B
Expense ratio range
0.05% - 1.17%
Average expense ratio
0.4463%
Top 5 funds by BMO
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
ZSP | BMO S&P 500 Index ETF | €13.91B |
ZCN | BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF | €9.9B |
ZAG | BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF | €7.69B |
ZEA | BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF | €7.58B |
ZLB | BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF | €3.73B |
Frequently asked questions about ZESG
What does BMO Balanced ESG ETF, ZESG, invest in?
ZESG is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Global Equities and Bonds.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of ZESG?
ZESG carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.2%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was ZESG launched?
ZESG was introduced to the market on January 16, 2020. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of ZESG?
BMO Balanced ESG ETF, ZESG, is provided by BMO. Learn more about BMO here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of ZESG?
ZESG oversees €63M in assets as of April 24, 2026.
How has ZESG performed lately?
Based on data from April 24, 2026, ZESG returned 5.49% over the past month, 0.72% over the last three months and 2.73% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for ZESG?
As of April 24, 2026, ZESG recorded net flows of +€885K over the last month and +€2.7M year-to-date.
Does ZESG distribute dividends?
ZESG follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 24, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.71%.
What are the main country or region exposures of ZESG?
As of March 31, 2026, ZESG has significant geographic allocations in Canada, USA and Japan.
In which sector or theme does ZESG invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, ZESG focuses largely on Information Technology, Sovereign and Municipal.
How many securities does ZESG hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, ZESG holds 1469 positions in its portfolio, with 27.16% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in ZESG?
As of March 31, 2026, ZESG top three holdings include NVIDIA, Canada, Bond 1.25 1jun2030 10Y and MICROSOFT-T.
What is the base currency of ZESG?
The base currency of ZESG is CAD.
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