BMO Covered Call Utilities Fund (TSX:ZWU)

Canada flag Canada · Delayed Price · Currency is CAD
12.01
+0.04 (0.33%)
May 1, 2026, 10:36 AM EST
Assets2.13B
Expense Ratio0.94%
PE Ratio15.41
Dividend (ttm)0.84
Dividend Yield7.15%
Ex-Dividend DateApr 29, 2026
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Payout Ratio108.18%
1-Year Return+17.09%
Volume94,961
Open11.98
Previous Close11.97
Day's Range11.95 - 12.02
52-Week Low10.69
52-Week High12.32
Beta0.62
Holdings52
Inception DateOct 20, 2011

About ZWU

BMO Covered Call Utilities Fund 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 Fund 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 17.09% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.52%.

Top 10 Holdings

48.29% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
TC Energy CorporationTRP5.22%
Hydro One LimitedH5.20%
Fortis Inc.FTS5.12%
BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETFZUT5.07%
Enbridge Inc.ENB5.00%
Verizon Communications Inc.VZ4.72%
Pembina Pipeline CorporationPPL4.63%
AT&T Inc.T4.61%
The Williams Companies, Inc.WMB4.59%
Emera IncorporatedEMA4.13%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Apr 29, 20260.070 CADMay 4, 2026
Mar 30, 20260.070 CADApr 2, 2026
Feb 26, 20260.070 CADMar 3, 2026
Jan 29, 20260.070 CADFeb 3, 2026
Dec 30, 20250.070 CADJan 5, 2026
Nov 26, 20250.070 CADDec 2, 2025
Full Dividend History