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BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (ZRE : TSX)
Real Estate Equity
FundGrade B
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Close (09-28-2026) |
$22.49 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.58
(2.65%)
|
| Open | $22.40 |
|---|---|
| Day Range | $22.40 - $22.61 |
| Volume | 41,226 |
As at August 31, 2026
As at August 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (May 19, 2010): 7.91%
| 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 | -6.53% | -3.03% | -0.27% | 6.80% | 6.60% | 6.31% | 8.46% | 5.22% | 1.50% | 7.44% | 3.88% | 5.38% | 6.52% | 6.65% |
| Benchmark | -3.93% | 2.68% | 3.17% | 13.20% | 14.24% | 8.94% | 11.90% | 8.69% | 4.26% | 8.62% | 4.50% | 5.18% | 5.81% | 4.63% |
| Category Average | -4.61% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 8.69% | 7.67% | 4.40% | 7.79% | 4.75% | 0.92% | 4.94% | 2.85% | 3.78% | 4.39% | 3.73% |
| Category Rank | 139 / 139 | 136 / 139 | 79 / 139 | 128 / 139 | 113 / 138 | 35 / 134 | 64 / 132 | 69 / 127 | 48 / 125 | 7 / 124 | 39 / 117 | 20 / 103 | 10 / 101 | 3 / 97 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.77% | -2.38% | 0.52% | 0.93% | 5.72% | 1.30% | -5.07% | 7.03% | 1.23% | 2.78% | 0.93% | -6.53% |
| Benchmark | 2.37% | -0.49% | 2.55% | -3.40% | 2.15% | 7.41% | -5.81% | 5.83% | 0.79% | 5.07% | 1.73% | -3.93% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
16.93% (November 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-26.62% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 17.11% | 14.24% | 3.20% | 25.96% | -7.73% | 34.05% | -17.68% | 0.76% | 3.01% | 12.78% |
| Benchmark | 1.59% | 1.40% | 2.74% | 15.42% | -11.04% | 30.68% | -19.44% | 10.39% | 10.11% | 4.74% |
| Category Average | 1.20% | 5.38% | 0.16% | 19.52% | -6.93% | 27.77% | -21.53% | 6.48% | 5.17% | 4.31% |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 3/ 95 | 1/ 97 | 14/ 101 | 1/ 109 | 83/ 119 | 16/ 125 | 4/ 125 | 125/ 127 | 122/ 132 | 2/ 134 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
34.05% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-17.68% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Income Trust Units | 87.89 |
| Canadian Equity | 11.72 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.39 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 89.21 |
| Healthcare | 5.36 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 0.39 |
| Other | 5.04 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 100.00 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Primaris Real Estate Investment Trst Sr A | 6.69 |
| Killam Apartment REIT - Units Cl A | 5.97 |
| Dream Industrial REIT - Units | 5.94 |
| RioCan REIT - Units | 5.91 |
| First Capital REIT - Units | 5.86 |
| Granite REIT - Units | 5.64 |
| CT REIT - Units | 5.61 |
| Crombie REIT - Units | 5.59 |
| SmartCentres REIT - Units | 5.56 |
| Slate Grocery REIT - Units Cl U | 5.49 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF
Median
Other - Real Estate Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 15.67% | 16.67% | 16.71% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.89% | 0.92% | 0.99% |
| Alpha | -0.02% | -0.02% | 0.02% |
| Rsquared | 0.62% | 0.70% | 0.73% |
| Sharpe | 0.38% | -0.01% | 0.36% |
| Sortino | 0.63% | -0.01% | 0.40% |
| Treynor | 0.07% | 0.00% | 0.06% |
| Tax Efficiency | 76.08% | - | 70.10% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 13.42% | 15.67% | 16.67% | 16.71% |
| Beta | 0.71% | 0.89% | 0.92% | 0.99% |
| Alpha | -0.03% | -0.02% | -0.02% | 0.02% |
| Rsquared | 0.55% | 0.62% | 0.70% | 0.73% |
| Sharpe | 0.37% | 0.38% | -0.01% | 0.36% |
| Sortino | 0.47% | 0.63% | -0.01% | 0.40% |
| Treynor | 0.07% | 0.07% | 0.00% | 0.06% |
| Tax Efficiency | 71.93% | 76.08% | - | 70.10% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | May 19, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $636 |
| 52 Week High | $25.06 |
| 52 Week Low | $21.30 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.05 |
| Annual Yield | - |
| Index | Solactive Equal Weight Canada REIT 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
The BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF has been designed to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the Solactive Equal Weight Canada REIT Index, net of expenses.
Investment Strategy
The Fund invests in Canadian real estate investment trusts. The Fund invests in and holds the Constituent Securities of the Index in the same proportion as they are reflected in the Index.
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 | 0.62% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.55% |
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