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BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (ZST $49.06)
- $49.06 Cap: $4.11B
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Global X Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETF (HSAV $116.85)
- $116.85 Cap: $1.91B
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Global X High Interest Savings ETF (CASH $49.98)
- $49.98 P/E (TTM): 13.15X Cap: $6.68B
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Q: I’m thinking of switching my cash from CASH and HSAV to ZST. The reason is ZST now has a higher yield than CASH and HSAV (3%+ versus 2.6-2.7%)The intended duration is about 1 year.
What are the risks associated with ZST? Is ZST riskier than CASH and HSAV?

Asked by Anh on June 05, 2025

5i Research Answer:

ZST is a short term bond fund, which should be considered riskier than a high interest savings...

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