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ZESM
CA09663W1086
Passive ETFEquity

ZESM ETF · BMO MSCI EAFE Small-Mid Cap Index ETF

The ZESM Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by BMO. It is built to track an index: MSCI EAFE SMID Cap Index. The ZESM ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 1,996 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofDeveloped Market Blended Cap1M perf.+1.60%
Last price
$30.63
1M perf.
+4.76%
1M flows
+€17K
AuM
€2.9M
E/R
0.35%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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ZESM
$30.63

Performance & flows

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February 10, 2026 → April 10, 2026
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ZESM
$30.58
-0.04%
Developed Market Blended Cap
-1.91%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+4.76%
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+4.91%
+4.91%
+0.70%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
09663W108
ISIN
CA09663W1086
AuM
€2.9M
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E/R
0.35%
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Replication rating
Not rated
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More details
NAV
4/10/2026
$30.58
1D NAV change
+0.34%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
1996
Inception date
2/3/2026
Jurisdiction
Canada
Distribution
Canada
Legal structure
Unit Investment Trust
Base currency
CAD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Benchmark
MSCI EAFE SMID Cap Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The BMO MSCI EAFE Small-Mid Cap Index ETF is designed to replicate, to the extent possible before fees and expenses, the performance of the MSCI EAFE SMID Cap Index that provides exposure to equity securities of mid-, and small-capitalization issuers in developed-market countries other than Canada and the U.S. The ETF invests in and holds the constituent securities of the Index in the same proportions as represented in the Index. The ETF may invest in securities that have investment characteristics similar to the Index or to a subset of the Index constituents.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
Japan
36.92%
United Kingdom
11.06%
Australia
10.65%
Israel
4.73%
Sweden
4.60%
Switzerland
4.30%
Germany
3.70%
France
3.22%
Unavailable
0.52%
Other
20.31%
Sectors
Industrials
22.02%
Financials
11.41%
Materials
11.17%
Consumer Discretionary
10.78%
Real Estate
10.31%
Information Technology
8.66%
Consumer Staples
5.00%
Health Care
4.82%
Unavailable
6.74%
Other
9.10%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1996
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
IBIDEN
TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR
MITSUI MINING AND SMELTING
SHOWA DENKO
BAWAG GROUP AG
WEIR GROUP
FURUKAWA ELEC
PILBARA MINERALS
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SHIMIZU
DIPLOMA
BEAZLEY PLC
PSP SWISS PROPERTY
ST.JAMES'S PLACE
IMI PLC
SOJITZ
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Sustainability

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SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of February 27, 2026
Methodology

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ESG Consensus®
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ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.


ZESM’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.

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Holdings review
83.67% of holdings have positive scoring
16.78% of holdings have negative scoring
21.75%
46.33%
15.59%
4.97%
10.69%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

Trackinsight replication rating:
Not rated
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
MSCI EAFE SMID Cap Index NET - CAD
Index ticker
NC661635 Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Issuer

BMO
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Number of funds
276
Total AuM
€113.92B
Expense ratio range
0.05% - 1.17%
Average expense ratio
0.4463%

Frequently asked questions about ZESM

What does BMO MSCI EAFE Small-Mid Cap Index ETF, ZESM, invest in?

ZESM is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Mid and Small-Cap Developed markets ex-North America Equities.

Which benchmark or index does ZESM replicate?

ZESM tracks the MSCI EAFE SMID Cap Index NET - CAD, through a full replication replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of ZESM?

ZESM carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.35%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was ZESM launched?

ZESM was introduced to the market on February 3, 2026. It trades on Canada

Who is the ETF issuer of ZESM?

BMO MSCI EAFE Small-Mid Cap Index ETF, ZESM, is provided by BMO. Learn more about BMO here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of ZESM?

ZESM oversees €2.9M in assets as of April 10, 2026.

How has ZESM performed lately?

Based on data from April 10, 2026, ZESM returned 4.76% over the past month.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for ZESM?

As of April 10, 2026, ZESM recorded net flows of +€18K over the last month.

Does ZESM distribute dividends?

ZESM follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors.

What are the main country or region exposures of ZESM?

As of February 28, 2026, ZESM has significant geographic allocations in Japan, United Kingdom and Australia.

In which sector or theme does ZESM invest in?

As of February 28, 2026, ZESM focuses largely on Industrials, Financials and Materials.

How many securities does ZESM hold and how diversified is it?

As of February 28, 2026, ZESM holds 1996 positions in its portfolio, with 4.67% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in ZESM?

As of February 28, 2026, ZESM top three holdings include IBIDEN, TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR and MITSUI MINING AND SMELTING.

What is the base currency of ZESM?

The base currency of ZESM is CAD.

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