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BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (ZLB.TO) ETF Analysis
ZLB.TO Expense ratio 0.35% Yield 1.91% Assets CA$5.92B Since October 21, 2011 Family BMO Investments Inc.
Last Updated: October 21, 2026
Price History
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ZLB.TO Annualized Returns
| Period | Total return | Annualized | CA$100 becomes | CA$300 becomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +11.29% | CA$111.29 | CA$333.88 | |
| 3 years | +19.12% | CA$169.03 | CA$507.08 | |
| 5 years | +11.69% | CA$173.82 | CA$521.46 | |
| 10 years | +10.67% | CA$275.71 | CA$827.12 |
Returns are total returns computed from daily closes, with dividends reinvested. As of October 21, 2026.
ZLB.TO Return by Calendar Year
2016 and 2026 are partial years
−2.76%+25.29%+6.69%
2016*2017201820192020202120222023202420252026*
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| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (partial year) | +6.69% |
| 2025 | +25.29% |
| 2024 | +15.31% |
| 2023 | +9.41% |
| 2022 | −0.35% |
| 2021 | +22.93% |
| 2020 | +1.51% |
| 2019 | +21.92% |
| 2018 | −2.76% |
| 2017 | +11.07% |
| 2016 (partial year) | −1.58% |
ZLB.TO Monthly Returns
−15%+10%
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | −1.8 | +6.2 | −2.7 | +1.1 | +1.3 | +3.2 | +0.6 | −2.5 | −2.1 | +3.8 | — | — |
| 2025 | +1.5 | +2.9 | +1.2 | +2.8 | +3.5 | +1.2 | +1.1 | +2.0 | +1.3 | +0.6 | +4.7 | +0.1 |
| 2024 | +1.0 | +1.6 | +1.4 | −1.8 | +2.1 | +0.6 | +6.5 | +1.9 | +3.1 | −1.2 | +2.2 | −2.7 |
| 2023 | +4.8 | −0.3 | +2.3 | +2.9 | −4.1 | +1.5 | −0.5 | −2.4 | −3.0 | −0.7 | +5.3 | +3.8 |
| 2022 | −0.8 | −0.5 | +4.8 | −2.2 | −0.8 | −4.5 | +3.3 | −1.5 | −3.5 | +2.9 | +5.3 | −2.2 |
| 2021 | −1.8 | +1.1 | +8.2 | +3.3 | +2.8 | +0.8 | +3.3 | +1.4 | −3.7 | +1.8 | −0.5 | +4.5 |
| 2020 | +3.5 | −5.4 | −14.4 | +5.7 | +1.9 | −0.4 | +4.5 | +1.0 | +1.1 | −2.2 | +9.3 | −1.0 |
| 2019 | +6.2 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.0 | +1.2 | +1.1 | +1.0 | +1.8 | +1.3 | −2.1 | +4.1 | −1.6 |
| 2018 | −1.3 | −1.9 | +0.6 | +0.1 | +1.7 | +2.5 | +0.3 | −0.9 | −1.7 | −3.3 | +4.8 | −3.4 |
| 2017 | +0.3 | +2.0 | +2.4 | +2.9 | −0.8 | −0.6 | −1.6 | +1.0 | +1.6 | +3.2 | +0.7 | −0.4 |
Monthly total returns with dividends reinvested; each cell prints its signed value.
ZLB.TO Volatility & Risk
Volatility: 10 yrs · Beta: 3 yrs- Annualized volatility
- 12.21%
- Beta (3y)
- 0.55
- Best year
- +25.29%
- Worst year
- −2.76%
2025
2018
Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of daily returns. As of October 21, 2026.
Top Holdings
| # | Symbol | Name | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GWO.TO | Great-West Lifeco Inc | 4.58% |
| 2 | FTS.TO | Fortis Inc | 4.24% |
| 3 | QBR-B.TO | Quebecor Inc Shs -B- Subord.Voting | 4.06% |
| 4 | L.TO | Loblaw Companies Ltd | 3.93% |
| 5 | H.TO | Hydro One Ltd | 3.65% |
| 6 | EMA.TO | Emera Inc | 3.47% |
| 7 | EMP-A.TO | Empire Co Ltd Registered Shs -A- Non Vtg | 3.47% |
| 8 | MRU.TO | Metro Inc | 3.29% |
| 9 | CCL.B | CCL Industries Inc Registered Shs -B- Non Vtg | 3.26% |
| 10 | IFC.TO | Intact Financial Corp | 3.23% |
Analysis
Data-derivedEvery figure above is read from this page's own data on each daily rebuild. Informational only, not financial advice. As of October 21, 2026.