Question 1

What is CSAV?

Accepted Answer

CSAV — CI High Interest Savings ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the CSAV ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

CSAV last traded at $50.06 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the CSAV MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are CSAV annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

CSAV historical returns: YTD: +0.04%, 1-year: +2.25%, 3-year annualised: +3.59%, 5-year annualised: +3.10%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -1.80, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does CSAV pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CSAV distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.19%, 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 sectors does CSAV invest in?

Accepted Answer

CSAV'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 7

How large is CSAV? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

CSAV has approximately $4.68B 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 8

When was CSAV launched?

Accepted Answer

CSAV was launched on June 14, 2019, giving it a 7-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 9

How do I buy CSAV in Canada?

Accepted Answer

CSAV trades on the TSX under the ticker CSAV. 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 10

How risky is CSAV?

Accepted Answer

CSAV has a 1-year volatility of 0.08% and a beta of 0.00 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -1.80 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
2026-07-10	$50.06	$50.06	$50.05	$50.06	$50.06	12,116
2026-07-09	$50.04	$50.05	$50.04	$50.05	$50.05	28,265
2026-07-08	$50.05	$50.05	$50.04	$50.05	$50.05	54,660
2026-07-07	$50.05	$50.05	$50.04	$50.04	$50.04	20,352
2026-07-06	$50.04	$50.05	$50.04	$50.05	$50.05	34,003
2026-07-03	$50.04	$50.04	$50.03	$50.03	$50.03	21,476
2026-07-02	$50.02	$50.03	$50.02	$50.02	$50.02	27,879
2026-06-30	$50.02	$50.03	$50.02	$50.03	$50.03	19,200
2026-06-29	$50.03	$50.03	$50.02	$50.02	$50.02	39,357
2026-06-26	$50.02	$50.02	$50.01	$50.02	$50.02	35,500

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%

CI High Interest Savings ETF (CSAV : TSX)

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