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 $30.08 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: +17.18%, 1-year: +54.98%, 3-year annualised: +17.26%, 5-year annualised: +8.60%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.86, 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 7.92%, 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 Nucor Corp (NUE, 6.1%), POSCO Holdings Inc (PKX, 6.0%), Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD, 6.0%), Dow Inc (DOW, 5.8%), LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB, 5.8%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does BASE invest in?

Accepted Answer

BASE's largest sector exposures are Basic Materials (90.4%), Industrials (9.6%), 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 $89M 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 18.19% and a beta of 0.84 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.86 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
2026-06-22	$29.84	$30.08	$29.84	$30.08	$30.08	2,155
2026-06-19	$30.33	$30.39	$30.31	$30.31	$30.31	2,306
2026-06-18	$30.83	$30.83	$30.36	$30.50	$30.50	5,449
2026-06-17	$31.33	$31.73	$30.86	$30.86	$30.86	9,094
2026-06-16	$31.35	$31.45	$31.32	$31.37	$31.37	3,511
2026-06-15	$31.80	$31.80	$31.33	$31.37	$31.37	12,291
2026-06-12	$30.64	$31.10	$30.64	$31.10	$31.10	1,734
2026-06-11	$29.91	$30.40	$29.90	$30.40	$30.40	5,275
2026-06-10	$29.87	$29.89	$29.38	$29.38	$29.38	2,228
2026-06-09	$30.17	$30.17	$29.51	$29.88	$29.88	2,097

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NUE	Nucor Corp	6.06%
2	PKX	POSCO Holdings Inc	6.05%
3	STLD	Steel Dynamics Inc	5.98%
4	DOW	Dow Inc	5.85%
5	LYB	LyondellBasell Industries NV	5.80%
6	BHP	BHP Group Limited	5.20%
7	RIO	Rio Tinto ADR	5.18%
8	CRS	Carpenter Technology Corporation	4.83%
9	DD	Dupont De Nemours Inc	4.82%
10	VALE	Vale SA ADR	4.81%

Sector	Weight
Basic Materials	90.41%
Industrials	9.59%
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%

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

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