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ZGB ETF · BMO Government Bond Index ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.49%  | +0.08%  | +2.20%  | +8.55% | +0.87% | +0.62% | +0.62% | +0.84% | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +0.08% | +2.20% | +8.55% | +0.87% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about ZGB ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
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.
ZGB’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either A+, A, or A-.
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
ZSP | BMO S&P 500 Index ETF | €13.9B |
ZCN | BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF | €9.89B |
ZAG | BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF | €7.68B |
ZEA | BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF | €7.58B |
ZLB | BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF | €3.72B |
Frequently asked questions about ZGB
What does BMO Government Bond Index ETF, ZGB, invest in?
ZGB is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Canadian Investment Grade Government Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does ZGB replicate?
ZGB tracks the FTSE Canada All Government Bond TR Index - CAD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of ZGB?
ZGB carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.17%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was ZGB launched?
ZGB was introduced to the market on March 7, 2018. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of ZGB?
BMO Government Bond Index ETF, ZGB, is provided by BMO. Learn more about BMO here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of ZGB?
ZGB oversees €799M in assets as of April 24, 2026.
How has ZGB performed lately?
Based on data from April 24, 2026, ZGB returned 1.49% over the past month, 0.08% over the last three months and 0.84% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for ZGB?
As of April 24, 2026, ZGB recorded net flows of -€1.2M over the last month and -€120M year-to-date.
Does ZGB distribute dividends?
ZGB follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 24, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.57%.
What are the main country or region exposures of ZGB?
As of March 31, 2026, ZGB has significant geographic allocations in Canada.
In which sector or theme does ZGB invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, ZGB focuses largely on Sovereign, Municipal and Government agencies.
How many securities does ZGB hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, ZGB holds 47 positions in its portfolio, with 60.41% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in ZGB?
As of March 31, 2026, ZGB top three holdings include Canada, Bond 1.25 1jun2030 10Y, Canada, Bonds 2% 1jun2032, CAD and Canada, Bonds 1.5% 1dec2031 10Y.
What is the base currency of ZGB?
The base currency of ZGB is CAD.
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