Question 1

What is CMR?

Accepted Answer

CMR (iShares Premium Money Market Common Class) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Canadian Money Market category. It tracks the Morningstar CAD O/N Cash GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the CMR ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

CMR last traded at $50.05 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the CMR MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are CMR annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

CMR historical returns: YTD: +0.06%, 1-year: +2.42%, 3-year annualised: +3.56%, 5-year annualised: +3.10%, 10-year annualised: +1.96%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.12, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does CMR pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CMR distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.40%, 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 CMR invest in?

Accepted Answer

CMR's top holdings include Federation des caisses Desjardins 0% (null, 4.8%), Mizuho Bank Ltd., Canada Branch 0% (null, 4.6%), BNP Paribas Canada Branch 0% (null, 4.6%), Ontario (Province Of) 0% (null, 3.9%), Province of Nova Scotia 0% (null, 3.8%) — 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 CMR invest in?

Accepted Answer

CMR'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 CMR? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

CMR has approximately $2.77B 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 CMR launched?

Accepted Answer

CMR was launched on February 19, 2008, giving it a 18-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 CMR in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

CMR has a 1-year volatility of 0.06% and a beta of 0.00 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.12 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
2026-09-10	$50.05	$50.06	$50.05	$50.05	$50.05	55,592
2026-09-09	$50.05	$50.05	$50.04	$50.05	$50.05	48,567
2026-09-08	$50.04	$50.05	$50.04	$50.04	$50.04	72,098
2026-09-04	$50.04	$50.05	$50.04	$50.05	$50.05	209,300
2026-09-03	$50.03	$50.03	$50.02	$50.03	$50.03	98,652
2026-09-02	$50.02	$50.03	$50.02	$50.03	$50.03	106,014
2026-09-01	$50.02	$50.03	$50.02	$50.03	$50.03	79,408
2026-08-31	$50.02	$50.02	$50.01	$50.02	$50.02	83,099
2026-08-28	$50.01	$50.02	$50.01	$50.02	$50.02	46,800
2026-08-27	$50.01	$50.01	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	188,800

#	Name	Weight
1	Federation des caisses Desjardins 0%	4.82%
2	Mizuho Bank Ltd., Canada Branch 0%	4.63%
3	BNP Paribas Canada Branch 0%	4.62%
4	Ontario (Province Of) 0%	3.85%
5	Province of Nova Scotia 0%	3.76%
6	Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation of Canada 0%	3.57%
7	Manulife Bank of Canada 0%	3.37%
8	MUFG Bank Ltd Canada Branch 0%	3.08%
9	Province of Alberta 0%	2.41%

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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What is CMR?

What is the CMR ETF price today?

What is the CMR MER (management expense ratio)?

What are CMR annualised returns?

Does CMR pay dividends or distributions?

What does CMR invest in?

What sectors does CMR invest in?

How large is CMR? (Assets under management)

When was CMR launched?

How do I buy CMR in Canada?

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Period	Return
YTD	+0.06%
1 Year	+2.42%
3 Year (Ann.)	+3.56%
5 Year (Ann.)	+3.10%
10 Year (Ann.)	+1.96%
1Y Volatility	0.06%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	1.12