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BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond (ZST.TO)

49.13

+0.01 (0.02%)

as of Aug 18, 2026, 7:59:40 pm Market Open.

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Aug 19, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 10 opinions in the last 12 months.

BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond (ZST-T) is viewed as a strong investment option in the current market environment, focusing on shorter-term corporate bonds that yield better returns than government securities. It is appreciated for its defensive nature, with holdings primarily in investment-grade corporate bonds under one year to maturity. Analysts note that while it does not offer capital gains, its income generation from these bonds is reliable and has improved as interest rates have normalized. The ETF is positioned as a compelling alternative to traditional money market funds, with recommendations to hold it in taxable accounts for optimum returns. Overall, ZST-T is seen as a versatile, low-risk investment for those seeking yield while maintaining capital safety.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

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COMMENT

It buys bonds under 1-year maturity (but these bonds had a higher coupon many years ago, say 5% when yields were much higher). You still get that 5% coupon, but when that bond falls within a year, it becomes like a money market instrument with the bond likely trading at 1.03%--losing $3 in capital. So, there's a natural erosion, because all the bonds in the index have been premium ones, meaning the ETF is buying them above par. So, what you earn in fixed income is yield to maturity, not the coupon.

TOP PICK

Super-conservative growth, a slow, steady guaranteed return. It holds 43% banks. The chart is steadily upward. Defensive.

BUY

A low-risk ETF for a TFSA? Two (both being top picks today). FLCI (a past pick) is medium-risk, consisting of medium-risk corporate bonds lasting 5-7 years. The most conservative is ZST.L which holds short-term bonds of 2.5% growth annually, slow, low but steady.

TOP PICK

He likes it to park money on it. Cheap. Very short term (less than a year) and investment grade. Paying around 3%. Comfortable place to be.

BUY

Park cash here for 6 months? Yes, it's good to do that, because interest rates are stable. Even if rates move, any losses you suffer will be very small.

BUY

It's an enhanced money market fund. The coupon distribution is actually higher than the yield to maturity so the price comes down. The price stabilized and he started buying it. There are no capital gains, however.

TOP PICK

He likes this better than bond mutual funds as the MER is more attractive. It is very short term duration and investment grade corporates with very low 15 bps MER. Yield (12 month) 3.5%.

COMMENT

This has lagged, because basically you are holding T-bills and equal-end type instruments. When you’re starting at 1%, there is not much room for price appreciation. This is more of a cash alternative as opposed to a bond alternative.

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