This Week in ETFs: From April 20-24
Dividend Strategies: More than Just Yield
Apr 21, 2026DIVIDEND STRATEGIES: MORE THAN JUST YIELD
Our Dividend ETFs have evolved from traditional yield screens into active quantitative strategies that are designed to support steady, inflation-resilient results in volatile markets. Gain insights into BMO ETFs’ methodology as well as a portfolio manager update on strong recent performance:
Q2 PORTFOLIO STRATEGY REPORT
Positioning for a fractured expansion, BMO ETFs’ Q2 playbook rebalances into real assets, income and selective risk — offering advisors and clients tactical levers to navigate a volatile backdrop and potential shift toward stagflation.
Q2 HOLDINGS AND WEIGHTS
Read the Basis Points blog for more timely market insights, commentary and tactical advice
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
| Six BMO ETFs Yielding 6% or More | Discover six high-yield ETFs using covered calls and sector tilts to convert volatility into cash flow |
| BMO Monthly Enhanced Income Report | A complete monthly breakdown of cash flows generated from BMO’s comprehensive suite of covered call ETFs |
| Press Release | Proposed termination of certain BMO ETFs (ZBBB, ZEAT, ZGRN) |
WEEKLY ETF FLOWS & PERFORMANCE
- Metals back in play
- Low Vol is attractive
- Innovation is the risk outlet
- Tech continues to lead
SPRING ROADSHOW: POSITIONING, CRM3 AND MUCH MORE
Get actionable macro insights, cash flow solutions, and portfolio consulting tools to streamline models, manage risk, and deliver better outcome potential — including navigating the arrival of CRM3 (Total-Cost Reporting).
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