BMO Covered Call Utilities Fund (TSX:ZWU)
Canada · Delayed Price · Currency is CAD 11.90
-0.02 (-0.17%)
Jul 21, 2026, 3:58 PM EST
6.92% (1Y)
| Assets | 2.25B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.94% |
| PE Ratio | 14.45 |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.84 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.03% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | 101.83% |
| 1-Year Return | +14.95% |
| Volume | 325,168 |
| Open | 11.96 |
| Previous Close | 11.92 |
| Day's Range | 11.83 - 11.96 |
| 52-Week Low | 10.88 |
| 52-Week High | 12.32 |
| Beta | 0.62 |
| Holdings | 50 |
| Inception Date | Oct 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 14.95% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.48%.
Top 10 Holdings
48.29% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| TC Energy Corporation | TRP | 5.31% |
| Fortis Inc. | FTS | 5.26% |
| BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF | ZUT | 5.24% |
| Hydro One Limited | H | 5.19% |
| Enbridge Inc. | ENB | 5.11% |
| Pembina Pipeline Corporation | PPL | 4.77% |
| The Williams Companies, Inc. | WMB | 4.66% |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | VZ | 4.45% |
| Emera Incorporated | EMA | 4.17% |
| The Southern Company | SO | 4.13% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 0.070 CAD | Jul 3, 2026 |
| May 28, 2026 | 0.070 CAD | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 0.070 CAD | May 4, 2026 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 0.070 CAD | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 0.070 CAD | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 0.070 CAD | Feb 3, 2026 |