Question 1

What is BDYN?

Accepted Answer

BDYN — iShares Dynamic Equity Active ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund will, under normal circumstances, invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in both equity and fixed-income securities, including money market securities and other short-term securities or instruments, of issuers located around the world. Equity securities include common s…

Question 2

What is the BDYN ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

BDYN last traded at $27.78 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the BDYN MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

BDYN has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.4% 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.

Question 4

What are BDYN annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

BDYN historical returns: YTD: +1.31%, 1-year: +15.14%, 3-year annualised: +19.39%, 5-year annualised: +9.56%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.04, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does BDYN pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, BDYN distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.31%. 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 BDYN invest in?

Accepted Answer

BDYN's top holdings include Apple Inc. (AAPL, 6.0%), NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA, 4.6%), Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG, 3.6%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 3.5%), Amazon.com Inc (AMZN, 2.8%) — and 122 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does BDYN invest in?

Accepted Answer

BDYN's largest sector exposures are Technology (30.1%), Financial Services (15.1%), Industrials (14.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is BDYN? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

BDYN has approximately $3.15B 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 BDYN launched?

Accepted Answer

BDYN was launched on June 1, 2017, giving it a 9-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 BDYN in Canada?

Accepted Answer

BDYN trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker BDYN. 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 BDYN?

Accepted Answer

BDYN has a 1-year volatility of 12.83% and a beta of 0.96 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.04 indicates solid 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	$27.79	$27.85	$27.57	$27.78	$27.78	392,298
2026-09-30	$27.87	$28.05	$27.81	$27.84	$27.84	371,966
2026-09-29	$27.97	$27.97	$27.78	$27.89	$27.89	441,707
2026-09-28	$28.00	$28.05	$27.85	$27.92	$27.92	394,969
2026-09-25	$28.00	$28.22	$28.00	$28.18	$28.18	398,900
2026-09-24	$27.88	$28.08	$27.78	$28.04	$28.04	292,827
2026-09-23	$28.16	$28.20	$27.98	$28.02	$28.02	274,633
2026-09-22	$28.18	$28.37	$28.18	$28.33	$28.33	403,098
2026-09-21	$28.12	$28.35	$28.05	$28.32	$28.32	280,001
2026-09-18	$27.87	$27.87	$27.71	$27.85	$27.85	313,200

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	AAPL	Apple Inc.	5.96%
2	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	4.59%
3	GOOG	Alphabet Inc Class C	3.58%
4	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	3.54%
5	AMZN	Amazon.com Inc	2.76%
6	LLY	Eli Lilly and Company	2.00%
7	MU	Micron Technology Inc	1.99%
8	META	Meta Platforms Inc.	1.97%
9	AVGO	Broadcom Inc	1.89%
10	ASML	ASML Holding N.V. New York Registry Shares	1.39%

Sector	Weight
Technology	30.07%
Financial Services	15.05%
Industrials	14.15%
Healthcare	10.98%
Communication Services	8.87%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.36%
Energy	6.16%
Consumer Defensive	3.49%
Utilities	1.76%
Basic Materials	0.99%
Real Estate	0.12%

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