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Mar 12, 2026BMO MARKET+ ETFs: A SIMPLIFIED CORE — PLUS MORE
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- BMO Market+ Canadian Equity ETF (Ticker: ZMPC)
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*Available in USD hedged-to-CAD and unhedged formats.
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FLOWS & PERFORMANCE: CANADA MAINTAINS THE EDGE
- Canada‑focused ETFs stand out as relative outperformers on both 1‑month and 3‑month horizons, while global and EM‑tilted exposures lag.
- Bank ETFs underperform: US Bank ETFs continue to underperform relative to other sectors, reflecting softer momentum versus commodity‑linked and defensive areas of the market.
- US flows signal caution: Energy attracted the largest inflows, driven by sustained elevated oil prices amid Middle East tensions. Utilities saw strong inflows as investors sought defensive positioning. Healthcare and Technology saw pronounced outflows.
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