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BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF - ZEM

ETF Overview

The fund has been designed to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, net of expenses. The Fund invests in emerging markets equity.

The manager may use a sampling methodology in selecting investments for the fund.

The fund may also invest in or hold securities intended to replicate the performance of the index.

In addition, as ZEM may hold other underlying ETFs, the management fees charged are reduced by the management fees paid on the underlying ETFs.

Additional Index Information

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is an equity index which captures large and mid-cap representation across 21 Emerging Markets countries.

The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

Key ETF Data

Fundamentals
Category (main) Emerging Markets Equity: Broad Equities
Underlying Index MSCI Emerging Markets Index
ETF Structure Passive type. Endeavours to return the Index return before fees/costs
Asset Class Equity
Sub-Asset Class Emerging Markets Broad Equities
Region Emerging Markets
Issuer BMO
ETF Home Page Available here
Fund Facts
Inception Date Oct 20, 2009
Total Holdings 362
Distribution Frequency Annual
Leverage None
Significant Currency Exposure Yes
Currency Hedging No
Fees
Management Fee 0.25%
Management Expense Ratio (MER) 0.29%
Trading Information
Ticker ZEM
Exchange TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange)
Currency CAD
Eligibility
Eligibility * RRSP, RRIF, RESP, TFSA, DPSP, RDSP
DRIP available ** Yes
PACC Plan available ** Unknown
SWP available ** Unknown

* Always check eligibility with your plan operator as plans and accounts can differ

** Not all brokers can facilitate these plans. Check with your broker.

Current Price, Fund Performance, Yield, NAV, Charts etc

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