Question 1

What is CPLS?

Accepted Answer

CPLS — CIBC Core Plus Fixed Income Pool ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the CPLS ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

CPLS last traded at $17.55 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the CPLS MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are CPLS annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

CPLS historical returns: YTD: -2.28%, 1-year: +2.08%, 3-year annualised: +5.25%, 5-year annualised: +1.61%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.51, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does CPLS pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CPLS distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.73%, 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 CPLS invest in?

Accepted Answer

CPLS's top holdings include CIBC Active Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (CACB, 14.9%). 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 CPLS invest in?

Accepted Answer

CPLS's largest sector exposures are Energy (84.5%), Industrials (13.7%), Consumer Defensive (1.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is CPLS? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

CPLS has approximately $29M 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 CPLS launched?

Accepted Answer

CPLS was launched on October 29, 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 CPLS in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

CPLS has a 1-year volatility of 3.07% and a beta of 0.57 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.51 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
2026-09-11	$17.55	$17.55	$17.55	$17.55	$17.55	864
2026-09-10	$17.60	$17.60	$17.58	$17.58	$17.58	5,398
2026-09-09	$17.64	$17.64	$17.64	$17.64	$17.64	3,209
2026-09-08	$17.65	$17.65	$17.65	$17.65	$17.65	0
2026-09-04	$17.64	$17.67	$17.63	$17.67	$17.67	4,400
2026-09-03	$17.66	$17.66	$17.66	$17.66	$17.66	180
2026-09-02	$17.66	$17.66	$17.60	$17.63	$17.63	5,176
2026-09-01	$17.67	$17.67	$17.67	$17.67	$17.67	6,370
2026-08-31	$17.68	$17.68	$17.68	$17.68	$17.68	4,138
2026-08-27	$17.78	$17.78	$17.78	$17.78	$17.78	100

Sector	Weight
Energy	84.50%
Industrials	13.67%
Consumer Defensive	1.21%
Communication Services	0.36%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.26%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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