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 $28.23 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: +9.97%, 1-year: +36.54%, 3-year annualised: +10.75%, 5-year annualised: +6.78%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.57, 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 9.04%, 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 Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS, 7.4%), Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD, 6.4%), Nucor Corp (NUE, 6.4%), Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI, 6.3%), BHP Group Limited (BHP, 5.8%) — 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 (86.1%), Industrials (13.9%), Consumer Cyclicals (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 $87M 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 22.52% and a beta of 0.79 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.57 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
2026-07-31	$28.23	$28.23	$28.23	$28.23	$28.23	100
2026-07-30	$27.91	$28.53	$27.91	$28.53	$28.53	5,117
2026-07-29	$28.02	$28.02	$27.71	$27.89	$27.89	4,782
2026-07-28	$28.33	$28.33	$28.25	$28.25	$28.25	815
2026-07-27	$28.40	$28.40	$28.31	$28.31	$28.31	1,135
2026-07-24	$28.71	$28.71	$28.38	$28.38	$28.38	1,386
2026-07-23	$28.60	$28.60	$28.32	$28.50	$28.50	1,532
2026-07-22	$27.98	$28.57	$27.98	$28.53	$28.53	6,050
2026-07-21	$27.50	$28.04	$27.50	$27.98	$27.98	5,775
2026-07-20	$27.49	$27.50	$27.14	$27.28	$27.28	5,560

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	CRS	Carpenter Technology Corporation	7.41%
2	STLD	Steel Dynamics Inc	6.40%
3	NUE	Nucor Corp	6.38%
4	ATI	Allegheny Technologies Incorporated	6.28%
5	BHP	BHP Group Limited	5.82%
6	RIO	Rio Tinto ADR	5.21%
7	MT	ArcelorMittal SA ADR	5.19%
8	DD	Dupont De Nemours Inc	5.08%
9	FCX	Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc	4.91%
10	SCCO	Southern Copper Corporation	4.79%

Sector	Weight
Basic Materials	86.12%
Industrials	13.88%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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Evolve Global Materials & Mining Enhanced Yield Index ETF (BASE : TSX)

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