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ZPAY.TO

BMO Premium Yield ETF

Multi-Sector (ETF / Fund)ETF basketUnknown

Market Snapshot

$33.57

+$0.52 (1.57%)

Toronto

Yield

N/A

Rate $2.44

Next Payment

Next pay N/A

Ex-date N/A

52wk Position

80.77%

-2.06% below high

Updated just now

Income Intelligence Summary

Deterministic interpretation from Prospyr's income framework and available market data.

Framework readout
1

Income reliability

Derived from payout history

Monthly income profile is visible

ZPAY.TO has an income profile aligned with its etfs and income funds role. Provider data shows 12 recent payout records.

2

DRIP defense

Editorial framework

Default DRIP test is not defended

ZPAY.TO does not cover one full share per payment at the default 100-share test. Coverage is 0.6.

3

Main watch item

Editorial framework

DRIP coverage is the weak point

ZPAY.TO is below the defended default DRIP zone. The practical watch item is share count versus current price, not just stated yield.

Decision Area

Distribution and DRIP Defense

Payout history, default DRIP coverage, and price creep pressure using market data where available.

Distribution Chart

Last 12 payments

Confirmed Expected

Coverage Ratio Test

DRIP defense check

Failed
Cash
$20.00
APR
0.596
Coverage
0.596

Rung failed. Restore immediately or rebalance the holding.

Price Creep

Defended price ceiling

Max defended
$20.00
Cushion
-$13.57
Cushion %
-40.42%
Current $33.57Break $20.00

Smart Recommendation

ZPAY.TO is not defended at these inputs; top up shares, lower TPR, or test alternatives.

Research Signals

Payout sustainability

Moderate

26d ago

DRIP availability

Plan-only

26d ago

Tax character

Mixed

26d ago

Distribution history

1–5 yr track

26d ago

Structure complexity

Complex

26d ago

Income trend

Variable

26d ago

Account suitability

Non-reg: caution

26d ago

Structure Overview

BMO Premium Yield ETF (ZPAY) uses a combination of equity exposure and covered-call writing plus a put-spread overlay to engineer a high monthly distribution. The layered derivative strategy makes ZPAY more complex than a single-strategy covered-call ETF; the stated distribution includes option premium income that can vary with market volatility.

Canadian Planning Notes

  • 1ZPAY's layered derivative structure (covered calls plus put spreads) is more complex than standard covered-call ETFs; review the fund's strategy document before incorporating it into an income plan.
  • 2The variable option premium component means distributions are not fixed; model income ranges across low- and high-volatility periods.
  • 3Non-registered account tax reporting is complex; TFSA or RRSP placement is generally preferable.

Market Facts

Market Data

A factual market, distribution, valuation, and financial snapshot for this holding.

Market Data

Market data

Updated facts where available

Price

$33.57

Previous close

$33.05

Day range

$33.06 - $33.57

52wk range

$30.60 - $34.28

Market cap

N/A

Volume

14K

Avg volume

18.2K

Exchange

Toronto

Dividend and distribution

Forward rate

N/A

Trailing rate

$2.44

Forward yield

N/A

Trailing yield

0.00%

Per payment

$0.20

Cadence

Monthly

Next ex-date

N/A

Next pay

N/A

Last dividend

$0.20

Last dividend date

Apr 29, 2026

Performance

Daily change

$0.52

Daily change %

1.57%

52wk position

80.77%

Below 52wk high

-2.06%

Above 52wk low

9.71%

Open

$33.18

Earnings and financials

Trailing EPS

N/A

Forward EPS

N/A

Revenue

N/A

Revenue growth

N/A

Profit margin

N/A

Operating margin

N/A

Payout ratio

N/A

Free cash flow

N/A

Total cash

N/A

ROE

N/A

ROA

N/A

Debt/equity

N/A

Beta

N/A

Valuation

Trailing P/E

N/A

Forward P/E

N/A

Price/sales

N/A

Price/book

N/A

Enterprise value

N/A

EV/EBITDA

N/A

Analyst facts

Target mean

N/A

Target high

N/A

Target low

N/A

Recommendation mean

N/A

Recommendation key

N/A

Analysts

N/A

Canadian Context

Account placement

TFSA

Mixed-character distributions are usually easiest to handle in a TFSA because annual tax reporting is avoided.

RRSP: Also shelters distribution complexity.

Non-registered: Review T3 or issuer tax breakdown before using a taxable account.

Eligible dividend tax credit

Total credit
$345.27
Effective rate
34.53%

Broker DRIP status

Questrade

Available

Wealthsimple

Available

RBC Direct Investing

Available

TD Direct Investing

Available

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This profile is informational only and does not constitute licensed financial advice. Signal values, planning notes, market data, and structure summaries may not reflect the most current issuer disclosures. Always verify current payout policy, ex-dividend dates, financial statements, and issuer communications before making any investment decision.