Question 1

What is CDZ?

Accepted Answer

CDZ (iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF Common Class) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Canadian Dividend and Income Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the CDZ ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

CDZ last traded at $45.28 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the CDZ MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

CDZ has a management expense ratio (MER) of 66% 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 CDZ annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

CDZ historical returns: YTD: +10.44%, 1-year: +16.36%, 3-year annualised: +21.87%, 5-year annualised: +11.70%, 10-year annualised: +10.28%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.67, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does CDZ pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CDZ distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.02%, 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 CDZ invest in?

Accepted Answer

CDZ's top holdings include South Bow Corporation (SOBO, 3.5%), Westshore Terminals Investment Corp (WTE, 2.9%), Gibson Energy Inc. (GEI, 2.8%), Mullen Group Ltd. (MTL, 2.8%), Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ, 2.4%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does CDZ invest in?

Accepted Answer

CDZ's largest sector exposures are Energy (23.3%), Financial Services (19.5%), Industrials (17.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is CDZ? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

CDZ has approximately $1.22B 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 CDZ launched?

Accepted Answer

CDZ was launched on September 8, 2006, giving it a 20-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 CDZ in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

CDZ has a 1-year volatility of 8.61% and a beta of 0.77 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.67 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
2026-10-06	$45.14	$45.38	$45.14	$45.28	$45.28	10,912
2026-10-05	$45.29	$45.32	$45.00	$45.11	$45.11	9,468
2026-10-02	$44.96	$45.36	$44.96	$45.36	$45.36	17,776
2026-10-01	$44.90	$44.97	$44.62	$44.94	$44.94	41,849
2026-09-30	$45.01	$45.18	$44.97	$44.98	$44.98	17,731
2026-09-29	$45.01	$45.04	$44.87	$44.99	$44.99	15,915
2026-09-28	$45.15	$45.23	$45.02	$45.08	$45.08	21,919
2026-09-25	$45.03	$45.19	$44.96	$45.13	$45.13	10,800
2026-09-24	$45.28	$45.28	$45.04	$45.11	$45.11	7,800
2026-09-23	$45.49	$45.60	$45.34	$45.34	$45.23	11,200

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	SOBO	South Bow Corporation	3.48%
2	WTE	Westshore Terminals Investment Corp	2.87%
3	GEI	Gibson Energy Inc.	2.82%
4	MTL	Mullen Group Ltd.	2.81%
5	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	2.39%
6	PPL	Pembina Pipeline Corp	2.30%
7	ENB	Enbridge Inc	2.15%
8	CVE	Cenovus Energy Inc	2.03%
9	CRT-UN	CT Real Estate Investment Trust	2.03%
10	TPZ	Topaz Energy Corp	1.91%

Sector	Weight
Energy	23.30%
Financial Services	19.53%
Industrials	17.03%
Utilities	9.12%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.40%
Consumer Defensive	6.86%
Real Estate	6.40%
Communication Services	4.16%
Basic Materials	3.43%
Technology	2.76%
Healthcare	0.00%

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CCOU		$17.59	+11.61%
CCHI	Ninepoint Cameco HighShares ETF	$10.09	+6.21%
CCOE	Harvest Cameco Enhanced High Income Shares ETF	$12.21	+6.08%
AMDU		$29.55	+5.54%
ABXU		$26.45	+5.09%
SHPU		$13.21	+4.76%
PLTU		$37.16	+4.09%
HURA	Global X Uranium Index ETF	$48.51	+3.88%

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Period	Return
YTD	+10.44%
1 Year	+16.36%
3 Year (Ann.)	+21.87%
5 Year (Ann.)	+11.70%
10 Year (Ann.)	+10.28%
1Y Volatility	8.61%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	1.67