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BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG : TSX)
Canadian Fixed Income
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Close (10-30-2026) |
$13.46 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.01
(0.07%)
|
| Open | $13.46 |
|---|---|
| Day Range | $13.46 - $13.50 |
| Volume | 571,948 |
As at September 30, 2026
As at September 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 20, 2010): 2.63%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | -1.22% | -2.98% | -1.04% | -0.85% | -1.19% | 0.79% | 4.67% | 3.12% | 0.21% | -0.39% | 0.62% | 1.69% | 1.67% | 1.18% |
| Benchmark | -1.18% | -3.03% | -1.17% | -0.88% | -1.22% | 0.70% | 4.57% | 2.98% | 0.24% | -0.47% | 0.59% | 1.71% | 1.72% | 1.20% |
| Category Average | -1.37% | -1.36% | -1.36% | -1.46% | -1.90% | 0.20% | 4.11% | 2.73% | -0.32% | -0.72% | 0.23% | 1.15% | 1.07% | 0.70% |
| Category Rank | 182 / 484 | 200 / 477 | 228 / 472 | 192 / 468 | 192 / 464 | 213 / 442 | 183 / 407 | 190 / 386 | 155 / 379 | 165 / 355 | 154 / 339 | 120 / 319 | 113 / 295 | 109 / 273 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.69% | 0.26% | -1.29% | 0.59% | 1.65% | -2.01% | 0.12% | 1.39% | 0.49% | -1.54% | -0.25% | -1.22% |
| Benchmark | 0.76% | 0.26% | -1.36% | 0.63% | 1.70% | -1.99% | 0.06% | 1.41% | 0.44% | -1.61% | -0.27% | -1.18% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
4.58% (January 2015)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-3.50% (April 2022)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.54% | 2.30% | 1.24% | 6.78% | 8.56% | -2.63% | -11.79% | 6.65% | 4.15% | 2.56% |
| Benchmark | 1.54% | 2.70% | 1.29% | 6.97% | 8.61% | -2.71% | -11.46% | 6.38% | 4.10% | 2.40% |
| Category Average | 1.60% | 1.96% | -0.34% | 6.21% | 8.18% | -2.79% | -12.16% | 6.16% | 3.68% | 2.23% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 129/ 254 | 92/ 280 | 85/ 301 | 90/ 328 | 171/ 340 | 146/ 362 | 189/ 379 | 146/ 387 | 196/ 411 | 235/ 447 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
8.56% (2020)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-11.79% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Government Bonds | 72.33 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 23.92 |
| Canadian Bonds - Other | 1.54 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 1.51 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 0.44 |
| Other | 0.26 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 99.78 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 0.20 |
| Financial Services | 0.02 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 99.83 |
| Multi-National | 0.09 |
| Asia | 0.04 |
| Europe | 0.04 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Sep-2030 | 1.52 |
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Mar-2031 | 1.52 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Dec-2035 | 1.49 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Jun-2036 | 1.44 |
| Canada Government 3.00% 01-Sep-2031 | 1.40 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Jun-2035 | 1.39 |
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Mar-2030 | 1.20 |
| Canada Government 3.00% 01-Jun-2034 | 1.20 |
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Dec-2057 | 1.15 |
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Sep-2029 | 1.12 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF
Median
Other - Canadian Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 4.98% | 6.14% | 5.32% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.94% | 1.02% | 0.99% |
| Alpha | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Rsquared | 0.91% | 0.95% | 0.96% |
| Sharpe | 0.28% | -0.43% | -0.12% |
| Sortino | 0.57% | -0.56% | -0.42% |
| Treynor | 0.01% | -0.03% | -0.01% |
| Tax Efficiency | 69.83% | - | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 4.09% | 4.98% | 6.14% | 5.32% |
| Beta | 0.98% | 0.94% | 1.02% | 0.99% |
| Alpha | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Rsquared | 1.00% | 0.91% | 0.95% | 0.96% |
| Sharpe | -0.82% | 0.28% | -0.43% | -0.12% |
| Sortino | -1.14% | 0.57% | -0.56% | -0.42% |
| Treynor | -0.03% | 0.01% | -0.03% | -0.01% |
| Tax Efficiency | - | 69.83% | - | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | January 20, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $12,921 |
| 52 Week High | $14.09 |
| 52 Week Low | $13.28 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.47 |
| Annual Yield | - |
| Index | FTSE TMX Canada UniverseXM Bond Index |
| Shares Outstanding | - |
| Registered Plan Eligible | Yes |
ETF Characteristics
| Exposure | 1x performance |
|---|---|
| Asset Class High | - |
| Asset Class Medium | - |
| Asset Class Low | - |
| Leveraged | - |
| Inverse | - |
| Advisor Series | - |
| Covered Call Strategy | No |
Investment Objectives
BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF has been designed to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index™, net of expenses. The Fund invests in a variety of debt securities primarily with a term to maturity greater than one year. Securities held in the Index are a broad measure of the Canadian investment-grade fixed income market consisting of Federal, Provincial and Corporate bonds.
Investment Strategy
ZAG generally invests in a variety of debt securities primarily with a term to maturity greater than one year and a credit rating of BBB or higher. These securities represent the Canadian bond market across federal, provincial and corporate issuers in Canada.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
BMO Asset Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
BMO Asset Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Distributor |
- |
Fees
| MER | 0.09% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.08% |
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