Question 1

What is CMAR?

Accepted Answer

CMAR — CI Marret Alternative Absolute Return Bond ETF Common Units — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the CMAR ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

CMAR last traded at $18.03 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the CMAR MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

CMAR has a management expense ratio (MER) of 1.38% 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 CMAR annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

CMAR historical returns: YTD: -0.61%, 1-year: +3.24%, 3-year annualised: +5.08%, 5-year annualised: +1.32%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.24, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does CMAR pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CMAR distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.49%. 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 CMAR invest in?

Accepted Answer

CMAR's top holdings include United States Treasury Bonds 1.88% (null, 3.2%), Tenet Healthcare Corporation 4.62% (null, 2.8%), Canada (Government of) 2% (null, 2.4%), Canada (Government of) 1.5% (null, 2.1%), United States Treasury Bonds 1.62% (null, 1.9%) — and 4 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar CAD O/N Cash GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does CMAR invest in?

Accepted Answer

CMAR'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 CMAR? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

CMAR has approximately $17M 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 CMAR launched?

Accepted Answer

CMAR was launched on January 23, 2020, giving it a 6-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 CMAR in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

CMAR has a 1-year volatility of 2.09% and a beta of 0.00 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.24 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-08-14	$18.03	$18.03	$18.03	$18.03	$18.03	0
2026-08-13	$18.01	$18.01	$18.01	$18.01	$18.01	400
2026-08-12	$17.96	$17.96	$17.96	$17.96	$17.96	300
2026-08-11	$17.94	$17.94	$17.94	$17.94	$17.94	2,800
2026-08-10	$17.93	$17.93	$17.93	$17.93	$17.93	1,400
2026-08-07	$18.00	$18.00	$18.00	$18.00	$18.00	0
2026-08-06	$17.97	$17.97	$17.97	$17.97	$17.97	600
2026-08-05	$18.01	$18.01	$18.01	$18.01	$18.01	2,400
2026-08-04	$18.00	$18.00	$18.00	$18.00	$18.00	300
2026-07-31	$17.96	$17.96	$17.96	$17.96	$17.96	0

#	Name	Weight
1	United States Treasury Bonds 1.88%	3.19%
2	Tenet Healthcare Corporation 4.62%	2.77%
3	Canada (Government of) 2%	2.44%
4	Canada (Government of) 1.5%	2.06%
5	United States Treasury Bonds 1.62%	1.93%
6	Canada (Government of) 1.25%	1.70%
7	Canada (Government of) 0.5%	1.67%
8	iShares iBoxx $ Invmt Grade Corp Bd ETF	1.25%
9	Ford Motor Credit Company LLC	1.18%

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%

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