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The BMO Short Term Corp Bond ETF (ZCS-T) is being reviewed as a viable option for investors looking for a safe parking space for their cash. The focus on laddered corporate bonds provides a structured approach to managing bond maturities, which is ideal for conservative investors. While the ETF does introduce a bit more interest rate risk, the potential for incremental yield is not significantly higher, making it a measured option for those cautious about fluctuating interest rates. Overall, the bond ETF appeals to those who value both safety and stability in their investment strategy, striking a balance between risk and return that is typically sought after in the current market environment.

Consensus
Positive
Valuation
Fair Value
Similar
XBM,IVV
DON'T BUY
Parking cash, plus safety.

Laddered corporate bonds. Gives you a bit more interest rate risk, but not necessarily much more incremental yield.

E.T.F.'s
BUY
In a rising rate environment, you might want to stick to a shorter term. ZCS is a short-term, corporate, investment-grade ETF. Had drawdowns, but not as bad as a typical aggregate bond or high-yield ETF.
E.T.F.'s
BUY
Short-duration of 3-4 years corporate bond index. Has held up better than aggregate bonds, but still not great. Short bonds or inflation-protected ones are the right strategy, as they don't carry the same rising interest rate risk. Much of the damage is done for downward movement in bonds, though there might be more to come. Yield is 3-3.2%.
E.T.F.'s
DON'T BUY
Challenge with corporate bonds is that during a recession, they underperform and bond spreads widen out. If you are looking for a hedge to downturns, government bonds are better. It gives more negative correlation to equities than with corporate bonds.
E.T.F.'s
HOLD

This will improve, because bonds mature at par, then you re-load at higher interest rates. The ETF is down, but don't sell. This will correct and you will benefit from higher interest rates. Be patiebt.

E.T.F.'s
BUY

We are likely bottoming in the interest rate cycle. He sees interest rates staying much lower for much longer, but thinks they are probably bottoming. If there is a very glacial rise in interest rates as he expects, that is very good for short term interest bonds. This is a good ETF if you want to hold it for that.

E.T.F.'s
COMMENT

Short-term corporate bonds, ZCS-T or CBO-T? They both have very similar holdings. This one weights the bonds in the portfolio related to the size they have in the market, whereas CBO weights them with a traditional laddering strategy, each ladder getting an equal weight. It is really hard to say which is better, because all bond ETF’s are ladders of a sort.

E.T.F.'s
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick July 12/10. Up 4.33%.) Short Term Corp Bond ETF. You get the benefit of the risk reduction by keeping it 5 years or less.
E.T.F.'s
TOP PICK
Short Term Corp Bond ETF. Doesn't think there are risks any more with corporate bonds. This will give you a bit of yield pickup without venturing into preferreds. (Similar to XCB-T, which he owns.)
E.T.F.'s
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BMO Short Term Corp Bond E.T.F.(ZCS-T) Rating

Ranking : 3 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 0

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 1

Total Signals / Votes : 1

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BMO Short Term Corp Bond E.T.F.(ZCS-T) Frequently Asked Questions

What is BMO Short Term Corp Bond E.T.F. stock symbol?

BMO Short Term Corp Bond E.T.F. is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol ZCS-T on the Toronto Stock Exchange (ZCS-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:ZCS or ZCS-T

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On 2025-02-20, BMO Short Term Corp Bond E.T.F. (ZCS-T) stock closed at a price of $13.95.