Question 1

What is BASE?

Accepted Answer

BASE — Evolve Global Materials & Mining Enhanced Yield Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the BASE ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

BASE last traded at $27.44 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the BASE MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

BASE has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0%, BASE is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are BASE annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

BASE historical returns: YTD: +6.90%, 1-year: +36.56%, 3-year annualised: +15.31%, 5-year annualised: +10.79%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.71, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does BASE pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, BASE distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 8.81%, paid monthly. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does BASE invest in?

Accepted Answer

BASE's top holdings include AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU, 5.7%), Newmont Goldcorp Corp (NEM, 5.6%), Gold Fields Ltd ADR (GFI, 5.6%), Royal Gold Inc (RGLD, 5.5%), Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO, 5.3%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Canada Natural Res NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does BASE invest in?

Accepted Answer

BASE's largest sector exposures are Basic Materials (87.0%), Industrials (13.0%), Energy (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is BASE? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

BASE has approximately $92M in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was BASE launched?

Accepted Answer

BASE was launched on June 11, 2019, giving it a 7-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy BASE in Canada?

Accepted Answer

BASE trades on the TSX under the ticker BASE. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is BASE?

Accepted Answer

BASE has a 1-year volatility of 22.68% and a beta of 0.77 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.71 indicates moderate risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-01	$27.25	$27.46	$27.13	$27.44	$27.44	2,926
2026-09-30	$27.60	$27.60	$27.48	$27.48	$27.48	4,109
2026-09-29	$28.00	$28.00	$27.57	$27.67	$27.67	3,384
2026-09-28	$28.13	$28.20	$27.95	$28.03	$28.03	2,744
2026-09-25	$28.40	$28.64	$28.40	$28.64	$28.64	1,430
2026-09-24	$28.65	$28.65	$28.50	$28.65	$28.65	3,849
2026-09-23	$28.95	$28.95	$28.73	$28.76	$28.76	4,063
2026-09-21	$29.06	$29.06	$28.74	$28.91	$28.91	4,509
2026-09-18	$29.18	$29.18	$28.94	$29.12	$29.12	7,626
2026-09-17	$29.42	$29.65	$29.42	$29.55	$29.55	3,324

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	AU	AngloGold Ashanti plc	5.65%
2	NEM	Newmont Goldcorp Corp	5.62%
3	GFI	Gold Fields Ltd ADR	5.61%
4	RGLD	Royal Gold Inc	5.53%
5	SCCO	Southern Copper Corporation	5.35%
6	FCX	Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc	5.30%
7	CDE	Coeur Mining Inc	5.29%
8	LYB	LyondellBasell Industries NV	5.10%
9	PKX	POSCO Holdings Inc	5.05%
10	MT	ArcelorMittal SA ADR	4.98%

Sector	Weight
Basic Materials	87.04%
Industrials	12.96%
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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