Question 1

What is EGIF?

Accepted Answer

EGIF — Exemplar Growth and Income Ser ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the EGIF ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

EGIF last traded at $28.20 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the EGIF MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are EGIF annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

EGIF historical returns: YTD: +11.46%, 1-year: +24.27%, 3-year annualised: +15.94%, 5-year annualised: +7.03%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.68, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does EGIF pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, EGIF distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.93%. 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 EGIF invest in?

Accepted Answer

EGIF's top holdings include Canadian National Railway Co (CNR, 1.1%), Chartwell Retirement Residences (CSH-UN, 1.0%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Neu Gbl Tgt Alloc NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does EGIF invest in?

Accepted Answer

EGIF's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (15.1%), Industrials (14.4%), Basic Materials (13.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is EGIF? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

EGIF has approximately $3M 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 EGIF launched?

Accepted Answer

EGIF was launched on July 23, 2018, giving it a 8-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 EGIF in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

EGIF has a 1-year volatility of 8.34% and a beta of 0.81 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.68 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
2026-07-31	$28.20	$28.20	$28.20	$28.20	$28.20	0
2026-07-23	$28.25	$28.25	$28.25	$28.25	$28.25	400
2026-07-22	$28.48	$28.48	$28.48	$28.48	$28.48	401
2026-07-16	$28.29	$28.29	$28.29	$28.29	$28.29	420
2026-07-07	$28.26	$28.26	$28.26	$28.26	$28.26	500
2026-07-03	$30.25	$30.25	$30.25	$30.25	$30.25	0
2026-07-02	$28.10	$28.80	$28.10	$28.80	$28.80	200
2026-06-30	$28.06	$28.06	$28.06	$28.06	$28.06	0
2026-06-24	$28.00	$28.00	$28.00	$28.00	$28.00	105
2026-06-12	$28.36	$28.36	$28.36	$28.36	$28.36	3,600

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	15.06%
Industrials	14.43%
Basic Materials	13.22%
Energy	11.00%
Technology	10.66%
Healthcare	8.84%
Real Estate	8.27%
Consumer Cyclicals	5.76%
Utilities	5.33%
Consumer Defensive	4.35%
Communication Services	3.07%

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Exemplar Growth and Income Ser ETF (EGIF : TSX)

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