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ZWS
CA09661N1006
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ZWS ETF · BMO US High Dividend Covered Call Hedged to CAD ETF

The ZWS 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 Yesterday at 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofStructured Products1M perf.+7.86%
Last price
$21.68
1M perf.
+4.97%
1M flows
-€4M
AuM
€73M
E/R
0.71%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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ZWS
$21.68

Performance & flows

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ZWS
$21.64
+1.85%
Structured Products
+4.95%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+4.97%
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+1.84%
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+21.43%
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+31.13%
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+38.10%
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-0.12%
+4.44%
+6.28%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
09661N100
ISIN
CA09661N1006
AuM
€73M
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E/R
0.71%
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ESG Consensus®
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NAV
5/1/2026
$21.64
1D NAV change
-0.12%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
40
Inception date
3/7/2018
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
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The BMO US High Dividend Covered Call Hedged to CAD ETF (Target Cash Flow Units) has been designed to provide exposure to a dividend focused portfolio, while earning call option premiums. Currently, the ETF invests in BMO Europe High Dividend Covered Call ETF that provides exposure to dividend-paying equities of companies in the U.S. in addition to dynamically writing covered call options. The option premiums provide some downside protection. The ETF is a fund of fund, the management fees charged are reduced by those accrued in the underlying funds. The U.S. currency exposure is hedged back to the Canadian dollar. ZWS.T pays an 11% annual distribution set yearly and paid monthly.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
+1.85%
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+21.43%
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+31.13%
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+38.10%
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Exposure

The ZWS ETF is actively managed, so it doesn't track an index. We're working to retrieve all detailed holding information.

To find out more about ZWS's exposure, please refer to the as provided by BMO.

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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
No
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Issuer

BMO
BMO ID Card
Number of funds
276
Total AuM
€118.72B
Expense ratio range
0.05% - 1.17%
Average expense ratio
0.4463%

Frequently asked questions about ZWS

What does BMO US High Dividend Covered Call Hedged to CAD ETF, ZWS, invest in?

ZWS is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to US Equities.

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

ZWS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.71%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was ZWS launched?

ZWS was introduced to the market on March 7, 2018. It trades on Canada

Who is the ETF issuer of ZWS?

BMO US High Dividend Covered Call Hedged to CAD ETF, ZWS, is provided by BMO. Learn more about BMO here.

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

ZWS oversees €73M in assets as of May 1, 2026.

How has ZWS performed lately?

Based on data from May 1, 2026, ZWS returned 4.97% over the past month, 1.84% over the last three months and 6.28% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for ZWS?

As of May 1, 2026, ZWS recorded net flows of -€4M over the last month and -€11M year-to-date.

Does ZWS distribute dividends?

ZWS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of May 1, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 5.82%.

What are the main country or region exposures of ZWS?

As of March 31, 2026, ZWS has significant geographic allocations in USA and Ireland.

In which sector or theme does ZWS invest in?

As of March 31, 2026, ZWS focuses largely on Information Technology, Health Care and Energy.

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

As of March 31, 2026, ZWS holds 40 positions in its portfolio, with 55.80% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in ZWS?

As of March 31, 2026, ZWS top three holdings include ABBVIE, EXXON and CHEVRON TEXACO.

What is the base currency of ZWS?

The base currency of ZWS is CAD.

Is ZWS currency-hedged?

ZWS is hedged, meaning it seeks to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations between its base currency and the currency of the underlying assets.

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