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BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (ZDV : TSX)
Canadian Div & Inc Equity
FundGrade A
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Fundata ESG Grade B
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|
Close (07-21-2026) |
$33.07 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.31
(0.95%)
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| Open | $32.89 |
|---|---|
| Day Range | $32.82 - $33.07 |
| Volume | 33,690 |
As at June 30, 2026
As at June 30, 2026
As at June 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (October 21, 2011): 10.04%
| 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 | 1.57% | 7.99% | 19.55% | 19.55% | 40.36% | 31.96% | 23.53% | 18.40% | 15.82% | 19.64% | 14.27% | 13.10% | 11.94% | 12.24% |
| Benchmark | 0.50% | 6.96% | 11.16% | 11.16% | 32.87% | 29.58% | 23.48% | 20.08% | 14.85% | 17.82% | 14.73% | 13.31% | 12.99% | 12.79% |
| Category Average | 1.43% | 12.95% | 12.95% | 12.95% | 25.48% | 22.61% | 17.43% | 14.19% | 11.71% | 14.99% | 11.30% | 10.42% | 9.82% | 9.91% |
| Category Rank | 269 / 476 | 255 / 473 | 11 / 464 | 11 / 464 | 13 / 458 | 9 / 448 | 10 / 435 | 16 / 427 | 11 / 400 | 12 / 389 | 23 / 385 | 18 / 363 | 58 / 343 | 36 / 324 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.91% | 4.06% | 4.06% | 0.27% | 4.47% | 1.56% | 3.16% | 8.49% | -1.09% | 3.16% | 3.07% | 1.57% |
| Benchmark | 1.69% | 4.96% | 5.40% | 0.97% | 3.86% | 1.32% | 0.84% | 7.72% | -4.32% | 3.81% | 2.52% | 0.50% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
12.16% (November 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-21.81% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 24.15% | 7.71% | -10.65% | 22.59% | -3.38% | 28.59% | -1.62% | 8.19% | 16.88% | 28.70% |
| Benchmark | 21.08% | 9.10% | -8.89% | 22.88% | 5.60% | 25.09% | -5.84% | 11.75% | 21.65% | 31.68% |
| Category Average | 17.48% | 7.25% | -7.75% | 18.42% | -1.18% | 26.41% | -3.72% | 7.17% | 15.51% | 19.73% |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 18/ 298 | 177/ 330 | 312/ 355 | 31/ 375 | 304/ 389 | 147/ 396 | 117/ 418 | 167/ 430 | 217/ 439 | 17/ 451 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
28.70% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-10.65% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 90.96 |
| Income Trust Units | 8.21 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.46 |
| Foreign Bonds - Other | 0.36 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 38.93 |
| Energy | 24.61 |
| Basic Materials | 9.68 |
| Utilities | 8.05 |
| Telecommunications | 4.86 |
| Other | 13.87 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 95.96 |
| Latin America | 4.05 |
| Other | -0.01 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | 8.66 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank | 7.58 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia | 5.15 |
| Enbridge Inc | 5.01 |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 4.84 |
| Canadian Natural Resources Ltd | 3.85 |
| Bank of Montreal | 3.33 |
| Suncor Energy Inc | 2.46 |
| Great-West Lifeco Inc | 2.35 |
| Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP - Units | 2.29 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
BMO Canadian Dividend ETF
Median
Other - Canadian Div & Inc Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 10.09% | 11.75% | 13.25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.86% | 0.89% | 0.96% |
| Alpha | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| Rsquared | 0.86% | 0.90% | 0.89% |
| Sharpe | 1.81% | 1.06% | 0.80% |
| Sortino | 4.25% | 1.78% | 1.01% |
| Treynor | 0.21% | 0.14% | 0.11% |
| Tax Efficiency | 93.55% | 90.61% | 87.08% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 8.36% | 10.09% | 11.75% | 13.25% |
| Beta | 0.72% | 0.86% | 0.89% | 0.96% |
| Alpha | 0.14% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| Rsquared | 0.83% | 0.86% | 0.90% | 0.89% |
| Sharpe | 3.87% | 1.81% | 1.06% | 0.80% |
| Sortino | - | 4.25% | 1.78% | 1.01% |
| Treynor | 0.45% | 0.21% | 0.14% | 0.11% |
| Tax Efficiency | 96.38% | 93.55% | 90.61% | 87.08% |
Fundata ESG Metrics
Fundata ESG Score
The E, S, and G scores are averaged for each security in the portfolio, to arrive at an ESG score for each security. We take the portfolio weighted average of the ESG scores for each fund and rank them against their peers to arrive at the Fundata ESG Score from 0-100.
Fundata E Score
Three scores under the Environment bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Environment Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Pollution Prevention, (2) Environmental Transparency, (3) Resource Efficiency.
Fundata S Score
Six scores under the Social bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Social Score for each fund from 0-100. (1) Compensation and Satisfaction, (2) Diversity and Rights, (3) Education and Work Conditions, (4) Community and Charity, (5) Human Rights, (6) Sustainability Integration.
Fundata G Score
Three scores under the governance bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Governance Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Board Effectiveness, (2) Management Ethics, (3) Disclosure and Accountability.
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Fund Details
| Start Date | October 21, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | - |
| 52 Week High | $33.20 |
| 52 Week Low | $23.78 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.87 |
| Annual Yield | - |
| 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 Canadian Dividend ETF has been designed to provide exposure to a yield weighted portfolio of Canadian dividend paying stocks.
Investment Strategy
ZDV utilizes a rules based methodology that considers the three year dividend growth rate, yield, and payout ratio to invest in Canadian equities. Securities will also be subject to a liquidity screen process. The underlying portfolio is rebalanced in June and reconstituted in December.
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 | 0.40% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.35% |
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