Question 1

What is BND?

Accepted Answer

BND — Purpose Global Bond Fund Series ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the BND ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

BND last traded at $17.81 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the BND MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

BND 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%, BND is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are BND annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

BND historical returns: YTD: -0.84%, 1-year: +5.44%, 3-year annualised: +7.39%, 5-year annualised: +3.22%, 10-year annualised: +2.99%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.75, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does BND pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, BND distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 6.32%, 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 BND invest in?

Accepted Answer

BND's top holdings include Long-Term Euro BTP Future June 26 (FBTPM26, 4.5%), Euro Schatz Future June 26 (FGBSM26, 4.3%), Euro Bobl Future June 26 (FGBMM26, 3.2%), Euro Bund Future June 26 (FGBLM26, 3.1%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does BND invest in?

Accepted Answer

BND's largest sector exposures are Basic Materials (0.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.0%), Financial Services (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is BND? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

BND has approximately $972M 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 BND launched?

Accepted Answer

BND was launched on October 28, 2015, giving it a 11-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 BND in Canada?

Accepted Answer

BND trades on the TSX under the ticker BND. 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 BND?

Accepted Answer

BND has a 1-year volatility of 3.26% and a beta of 0.53 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.75 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
2026-07-02	$17.78	$17.81	$17.78	$17.81	$17.81	36,573
2026-06-30	$17.76	$17.79	$17.76	$17.79	$17.79	16,500
2026-06-29	$17.82	$17.82	$17.76	$17.78	$17.78	41,262
2026-06-26	$17.80	$17.80	$17.76	$17.77	$17.77	40,200
2026-06-25	$17.86	$17.88	$17.84	$17.86	$17.86	15,100
2026-06-24	$17.84	$17.85	$17.83	$17.85	$17.85	21,962
2026-06-23	$17.80	$17.85	$17.80	$17.85	$17.85	15,142
2026-06-22	$17.85	$17.85	$17.78	$17.80	$17.80	23,168
2026-06-19	$17.87	$17.88	$17.82	$17.87	$17.87	12,791
2026-06-18	$17.88	$17.88	$17.83	$17.85	$17.85	70,484

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

Purpose Global Bond Fund Series ETF (BND : TSX)

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