BMO Covered Call Utilities Fund (TSX:ZWU)
12.14
+0.11 (0.87%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
11.33% (1Y)
| Assets | 2.12B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.94% |
| PE Ratio | 14.65 |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.84 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.98% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | 101.40% |
| 1-Year Return | +20.74% |
| Volume | 294,985 |
| Open | 12.02 |
| Previous Close | 12.03 |
| Day's Range | 12.01 - 12.16 |
| 52-Week Low | 9.77 |
| 52-Week High | 12.16 |
| Beta | 0.66 |
| Holdings | 105 |
| Inception Date | Oct 20, 2011 |
About ZWU
BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by BMO Asset Management Inc. The fund invests in the public equity markets of Canada. It invests directly and through derivatives in stocks of companies operating across utilities sector. The fund uses derivatives such as options to create its portfolio. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF was formed on October 20, 2011 and is domiciled in Canada.
Asset Class Equity
Category Utilities
Region North America
Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol ZWU
Provider BMO
Performance
ZWU had a total return of 20.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.61%.
Top 10 Holdings
49.69% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| TC Energy Corporation | TRP | 5.47% |
| Hydro One Limited | H | 5.35% |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | VZ | 5.27% |
| Fortis Inc. | FTS | 5.27% |
| BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF | ZUT | 5.18% |
| Emera Incorporated | EMA | 5.07% |
| AT&T Inc. | T | 4.59% |
| Pembina Pipeline Corporation | PPL | 4.58% |
| Enbridge Inc. | ENB | 4.55% |
| Kinder Morgan, Inc. | KMI | 4.36% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 0.070 CAD | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 0.070 CAD | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 0.070 CAD | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 0.070 CAD | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 0.070 CAD | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 0.070 CAD | Oct 2, 2025 |