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 $50.08 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: +0.12%, 1-year: +2.43%, 3-year annualised: +3.62%, 5-year annualised: +3.07%, 10-year annualised: +1.95%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.14, 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 2.42%, 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 $2.71B 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 0.07% and a beta of 0.00 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.14 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
2026-08-20	$50.07	$50.08	$50.07	$50.08	$50.08	115,010
2026-08-19	$50.08	$50.08	$50.07	$50.07	$50.07	56,179
2026-08-18	$50.07	$50.08	$50.06	$50.07	$50.07	133,178
2026-08-17	$50.08	$50.08	$50.06	$50.07	$50.07	127,092
2026-08-14	$50.06	$50.07	$50.06	$50.06	$50.06	71,517
2026-08-13	$50.06	$50.06	$50.05	$50.06	$50.06	99,033
2026-08-12	$50.05	$50.06	$50.05	$50.06	$50.06	37,365
2026-08-11	$50.04	$50.05	$50.04	$50.05	$50.05	61,509
2026-08-10	$50.05	$50.05	$50.04	$50.05	$50.05	116,635
2026-08-07	$50.04	$50.05	$50.04	$50.05	$50.05	49,849

#	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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iShares Premium Money Market Common Class (CMR : TSX)

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