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ZST ETF · BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF
The ZST 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.
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This fund is part ofCash & Cash Plus1M perf.+1.25%
Last price
$49.06
1M perf.
+0.20%
1M flows
-€42M
AuM
€2.3B
E/R
0.17%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
ZST
$49.06
Performance & flows
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January 9, 2026 → April 9, 2026
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ZST
$49.03
+0.55%
Cash & Cash Plus
+1.97%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.20%  | +0.55%  | +2.82% | +13.54% | +16.56%  | +0.07% | +0.07% | +0.63% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/9/2026
$49.06
1D NAV change
+0.01%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
56
Inception date
2/3/2011
Jurisdiction
Canada
Distribution
Canada
Legal structure
Unit Trust
Base currency
CAD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF has been designed to provide exposure to a diversified mix of short-term fixed income asset classes with a term to maturity of less than one year or reset dates within one year. The Fund invests in investment grade corporate bonds, and has the ability to add exposure to government bonds, high yield bonds, floating rate notes, and preferred shares.
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 | +0.55% | +2.82% | +13.54% | +16.56% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
Canada
98.99%
Other
1.01%
Sectors
Banks
54.68%
Other financial institutions
14.81%
Real estate investment and services
6.98%
Leasing and rental
3.96%
Water, heat and gas supply
3.95%
Communication services
3.71%
Motor vehicle production
2.88%
Fmcg-retail
2.18%
Unavailable
2.71%
Other
4.14%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 56
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
Bank of Nova Scotia, 1.85% 2nov2026, CAD
Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec, 1.992% 28may2031, CAD
RioCan REIT, 1.974% 15jun2026, CAD (AD)
Hyundai Capital Canada, 2.008% 12may2026, CAD (A)
HSBC Bank Canada, 1.782% 20may2026, CAD
Royal Bank of Canada, 1.589% 4may2026, CAD
CIBC, 1.7% 15jul2026, CAD (7420)
General Motors Financial of Canada, 1.75% 15apr2026, CAD (7)
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TELUS, 2.75% 8jul2026, CAD (CZ)
National Bank of Canada, 1.534% 15jun2026, CAD
CIBC, 1.96% 21apr2031, CAD
Bank of Montreal, 1.928% 22jul2031, CAD (K)
Bank of Montreal, 1.551% 28may2026, CAD
Honda Canada Finance, 1.337% 17mar2026, CAD
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 2.26% 7jan2027, CAD
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Issuer
BMO
BMO ID Card
Number of funds
276
Total AuM
€113.7B
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 | €13.2B |
ZCN | BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF | €9.56B |
ZEA | BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF | €7.64B |
ZAG | BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF | €7.18B |
ZLB | BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF | €3.68B |
Frequently asked questions about ZST
What does BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF, ZST, invest in?
ZST is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Canadian Mixed Ratings Aggregate Bonds.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of ZST?
ZST carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.17%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was ZST launched?
ZST was introduced to the market on February 3, 2011. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of ZST?
BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF, ZST, is provided by BMO. Learn more about BMO here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of ZST?
ZST oversees €2.3B in assets as of April 9, 2026.
How has ZST performed lately?
Based on data from April 9, 2026, ZST returned 0.20% over the past month, 0.55% over the last three months and 0.63% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for ZST?
As of April 9, 2026, ZST recorded net flows of -€43M over the last month and -€244M year-to-date.
Does ZST distribute dividends?
ZST follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 9, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.62%.
What are the main country or region exposures of ZST?
As of February 28, 2026, ZST has significant geographic allocations in Canada.
In which sector or theme does ZST invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, ZST focuses largely on Banks, Other financial institutions and Real estate investment and services.
How many securities does ZST hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, ZST holds 56 positions in its portfolio, with 66.66% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in ZST?
As of February 28, 2026, ZST top three holdings include Bank of Nova Scotia, 1.85% 2nov2026, CAD, Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec, 1.992% 28may2031, CAD and RioCan REIT, 1.974% 15jun2026, CAD (AD).
What is the base currency of ZST?
The base currency of ZST is CAD.
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