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BMO Premium Yield ETF (ZPAY.TO)

33.29

+0.08 (0.24%)

as of Jun 16, 2026, 7:59:31 pm Market Open.

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Jun 16, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 14 opinions in the last 12 months.

The BMO Premium Yield ETF (ZPAY) employs a covered call and cash-secured put strategy, targeting a yield of 6% or more, making it attractive for income-focused investors. Experts highlight its defensive posture, as it tends to experience less downside volatility during market corrections, although they caution that it is not designed for massive capital gains. Additionally, ZPAY has performed well against its hedged counterpart, suggesting strength in its strategy, especially in the current economic context. However, potential investors are advised to consider their risk tolerance, as it carries equity risk and is not a safe haven for liquid funds, particularly if a short-term investment is needed. Overall, ZPAY is appreciated for its tax efficiency and active management approach, but it's important to approach it with caution, especially if significant market shifts occur.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

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ZWU

SELL ON STRENGTH

Broad exposure to consumer and tech stocks.
Trimming exposure right now.
Better places to invest - pipelines and telco's.
High price at the moment.

WAIT

Uses a combination of options and puts on a combination portfolio of treasuries and stocks to achieve a yield from writing both puts and calls. Distribution of 6% or more is significantly higher than what you can get in the bond market. Invented when interest rates were around 0%. The risk is equity-like, so you need a sophisticated understanding of how it works. Best time to buy is when bond yields are very low. More tax-efficient than straight income from a bond portfolio, but consult a tax advisor.

BUY

A strategy that writes puts on stocks they want to own at lower prices and extracts yield. When they own a stock, they write a call long term. This produces around 6% yield.

BUY

There will be volatility of equities and currencies will move up and down. If you don't like the currency side, then you can get ZPAYF which is hedged. He still likes ZPAY. Markets will be volatile for the next couple years and this will be a good way to play it.

PARTIAL BUY

Exposure to US large cap stocks. Uses it in yield strategies. Could be a good time to add it here. There could be more downside to equities though. You could buy here though. You also buy USD when buying ZPAY.

BUY

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. It has largely traded sideways while offering a yield around 6%. A good choice for investors seeking yield, not capital appreciation. The ETF combines a puts and calls strategy on US large-cap companies. More upside exposure due to more puts than calls. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

BUY ON WEAKNESS

They only write the covered calls on half the position, so you get more upside exposure than pure covered calls. For a more conservative play, ZWB has a covered call strategy on banks. Nothing is risk free however. Does not think there will be a big recession.

COMMENT

It is a buy low, sell high strategy. The target is 6%. Good for yield seekers who do not want to take risk and see volatility. The yield is sustainable.

COMMENT

Could probably buy 2-4% from today. ZPAY, you can buy any time. It should have half the volatility of the market. The lower the markets get, the longer you get. The buy low and sell high strategy with 6% yield.

COMMENT

Right now, you are getting more yield from the market. Once markets go down, having covered call exposure is not ideal. After a major market decline, it is not the best thing to hold however. Adding more to pure dividend holdings than ZPAY. However, if you want to play defence, then it is one of the more defensive ways to go.

BUY

Owns US large cap equities with a covered call. Good for yield strategy. Really likes it. Long 50% with covered calls, and puts with 5-15% lower. Buy-low, sell-high strategy. Half the volatility of S&P 500.

COMMENT

Exposure to currency is mostly hedged for ZZZD. ZPAY is always in USD. ZWP is Canada relative to European currencies. The Canadian dollar selling off is a factor, but they are also doing well because they are doing what they are designed to do.

COMMENT

ZPAY is his favourite way to play the US market. European ZWE is for Europe and if you need Canadian exposure. ZPAY is designed to yield around 6%. Will have some volatility but will have half of what the S&P will see.

COMMENT

Hard to say which one would perform the best in a correction. ZZZD has a very defensive posture with half of the portfolio hedged to downside risk. ZWU and ZPAY are in ZZZD. Would look to be defensive in the next few months.

COMMENT

One of his favourite ETFs. Was involved in creating this structure. They write puts on large cap US companies. Once they own them, they write calls on them. Trying to generate yield from the option premium and dividends. Buy low and sell high, 6% yield target. Focused on yield return with modest growth. In a robust economy, this will underperform but will provide yield. Will do well in most markets. A more defensive play.

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