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BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF
Canadian Fixed Income
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2020, 2019, 2018
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NAVPS (09-11-2026) |
$13.35 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.00
(0.02%)
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As at August 31, 2026
As at August 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 20, 2010): 2.72%
| 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 | -0.25% | -1.31% | -1.83% | 0.37% | 1.89% | 2.38% | 4.17% | 3.30% | 0.18% | -0.14% | 0.67% | 1.72% | 1.66% | 1.33% |
| Benchmark | -0.27% | -1.44% | -1.99% | 0.31% | 1.76% | 2.22% | 4.06% | 3.10% | 0.14% | -0.18% | 0.62% | 1.72% | 1.69% | 1.35% |
| Category Average | -0.22% | -1.47% | -2.12% | -0.10% | 1.21% | 1.79% | 3.66% | 2.78% | -0.29% | -0.48% | 0.31% | 1.21% | 1.09% | 0.86% |
| Category Rank | 295 / 486 | 205 / 478 | 244 / 474 | 193 / 470 | 209 / 465 | 218 / 442 | 185 / 408 | 174 / 387 | 166 / 379 | 164 / 356 | 157 / 336 | 128 / 319 | 116 / 293 | 105 / 270 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.86% | 0.69% | 0.26% | -1.29% | 0.59% | 1.65% | -2.01% | 0.12% | 1.39% | 0.49% | -1.54% | -0.25% |
| Benchmark | 1.80% | 0.76% | 0.26% | -1.36% | 0.63% | 1.70% | -1.99% | 0.06% | 1.41% | 0.44% | -1.61% | -0.27% |
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 | 130/ 255 | 93/ 281 | 86/ 302 | 91/ 329 | 171/ 341 | 147/ 363 | 190/ 380 | 146/ 388 | 197/ 412 | 237/ 450 |
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 | 72.46 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 23.68 |
| Canadian Bonds - Other | 1.60 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 1.44 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 0.49 |
| Other | 0.33 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 99.73 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 0.25 |
| Financial Services | 0.02 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 99.81 |
| Multi-National | 0.11 |
| Asia | 0.04 |
| Europe | 0.04 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Dec-2035 | 1.52 |
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Sep-2030 | 1.52 |
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Mar-2031 | 1.51 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Jun-2036 | 1.48 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Jun-2035 | 1.43 |
| Canada Government 3.00% 01-Jun-2034 | 1.23 |
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Mar-2030 | 1.21 |
| Canada Government 3.00% 01-Sep-2031 | 1.16 |
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Dec-2057 | 1.15 |
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Sep-2029 | 1.13 |
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 | 5.20% | 6.15% | 5.31% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.95 | 1.02 | 0.99 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.92% | 0.95% | 0.96% |
| Sharpe | 0.16 | -0.43 | -0.09 |
| Sortino | 0.37 | -0.57 | -0.39 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | -0.03 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 66.47% | - | 3.74% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 4.32% | 5.20% | 6.15% | 5.31% |
| Beta | 0.99 | 0.95 | 1.02 | 0.99 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 1.00% | 0.92% | 0.95% | 0.96% |
| Sharpe | -0.07 | 0.16 | -0.43 | -0.09 |
| Sortino | -0.31 | 0.37 | -0.57 | -0.39 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | 0.01 | -0.03 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 29.48% | 66.47% | - | 3.74% |
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) | $13,566 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
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 |
- |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | No |
| PAC Initial Investment | - |
| PAC Subsequent | - |
| SWP Allowed | No |
| SWP Min Balance | - |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | - |
Fees
| MER | 0.09% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.08% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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