(ZLB) BMO Low Volatility Canadian - Ratings and Ratios
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Description: ZLB BMO Low Volatility Canadian
The BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (TO:ZLB) is a Canadian Equity ETF that tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD Index. It is designed to provide investors with exposure to low-volatility Canadian equities.
With an Assets Under Management (AUM) of approximately $5.1 billion CAD, ZLB is a sizable ETF in the Canadian equity market. Its low-volatility strategy aims to reduce risk and potentially provide more stable returns compared to the broader Canadian equity market.
Some key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate ZLB include its tracking error, expense ratio, and dividend yield. A low tracking error indicates that the ETF is effectively replicating the performance of its benchmark index. The expense ratio, which is the annual fee charged by the ETF provider, is an important consideration for investors as it directly impacts their net returns. A competitive dividend yield can also be attractive to income-seeking investors.
To further assess ZLBs investment merit, investors may also consider its sector allocation, stock holdings, and historical performance during various market cycles. A diversified sector allocation and a portfolio of high-quality, low-volatility stocks can contribute to the ETFs overall risk-adjusted performance. By examining these factors, investors can gain a more comprehensive understanding of ZLBs potential to meet their investment objectives.
ZLB ETF Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 3,731m |
| Category | Canadian Equity |
| IPO / Inception | 2011-10-21 |
ZLB ETF Ratings
| Growth Rating | 86.5 |
| Fundamental | - |
| Dividend Rating | 56.6 |
| Rel. Strength | -0.57 |
| Analysts | - |
| Fair Price Momentum | 57.00 CAD |
| Fair Price DCF | - |
ZLB Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 2.20% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 3.92% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 3.13% |
| Payout Consistency | 90.0% |
| Payout Ratio | % |
ZLB Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 93.3% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 88% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 96.2% |
| CAGR 5y | 13.58% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 1.04 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.65 |
| Alpha | 11.96 |
| Beta | 0.241 |
| Volatility | 8.99% |
| Current Volume | 25.5k |
| Average Volume 20d | 49.8k |
| Stop Loss | 52.4 (-3%) |
What is the price of ZLB shares?
As of August 13, 2025, the stock is trading at CAD 54.03 with a total of 25,522 shares traded.Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.28%, over one month by +0.60%, over three months by +6.73% and over the past year by +21.41%.
Is BMO Low Volatility Canadian a good stock to buy?
Yes. Based on ValueRay's Analyses, BMO Low Volatility Canadian (TO:ZLB) is currently (August 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of 86.45 and therefor a clear technical positive rating according to historical growth.Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of ZLB is around 57.00 CAD . This means that ZLB is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 5.5%.
Is ZLB a buy, sell or hold?
BMO Low Volatility Canadian has no consensus analysts rating.What are the forecasts/targets for the ZLB price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | - | - |
| Analysts Target Price | - | - |
| ValueRay Target Price | 62.6 | 15.9% |
ZLB Fundamental Data Overview
Market Cap CAD = 5.13b (5.13b CAD * 1.0 CAD.CAD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = unknown
Revenue TTM is 0, using Net Income TTM 0.0 + Cost of Revenue 0.0 = 0.0 CAD
Beta = 0.62
Revenue TTM = 0.0 CAD
EBIT TTM = 0.0 CAD
EBITDA TTM = 0.0 CAD
Long Term Debt = unknown (none)
Short Term Debt = unknown (none)
Debt = unknown
Net Debt = unknown
Enterprise Value = 5.13b CAD (5.13b + (null Debt) - (null CCE))
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 0.0 / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = none (FCF TTM 0.0 / Enterprise Value 5.13b)
FCF Margin = unknown (Revenue TTM is 0)
Net Margin = unknown
Gross Margin = unknown ((Revenue TTM 0.0 - Cost of Revenue TTM 0.0) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = unknown (Enterprise Value 5.13b / Book Value Of Equity 0.0)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.0% (Interest Expense 0.0 / Debt none)
Taxrate = unknown
NOPAT = unknown (EBIT/Op.Income or Taxrate missing)
Current Ratio = unknown (Total Current Assets none / Total Current Liabilities none)
Debt / Equity = unknown Debt (none)
Debt / EBITDA = unknown (Net Debt none / EBITDA 0.0)
Debt / FCF = none (Debt none / FCF TTM 0.0)
Total Stockholder Equity = unknown
RoE = unknown (Net Income TTM 0.0 / Total Stockholder Equity none)
RoCE = unknown (Ebit 0.0 / (Equity none + L.T.Debt none))
RoIC = unknown (NOPAT none, Invested Capital 0.0, Ebit 0.0)
WACC = unknown (E(5.13b)/V(0.0) * Re(6.90%)) + (D(none)/V(0.0) * Rd(0.0%) * (1-Tc(none)))
Discount Rate = 6.90% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow 0.0)