Question 1

What is GDPY?

Accepted Answer

GDPY — Guardian Directed Premium Yield Portfolio Hedge ETF Units — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the GDPY ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

GDPY last traded at $16.10 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the GDPY MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are GDPY annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

GDPY historical returns: YTD: -15.08%, 1-year: -1.83%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.22, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does GDPY pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, GDPY distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 7.65%, 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 GDPY invest in?

Accepted Answer

GDPY's top holdings include CME Group Inc (CME, 9.9%), Yum China Holdings Inc (YUMC, 7.3%), LOréal S.A. (OR, 6.3%), Mastercard Inc (MA, 5.3%), Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL, 5.2%) — and 4 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does GDPY invest in?

Accepted Answer

GDPY's largest sector exposures are Healthcare (20.5%), Technology (19.4%), Financial Services (19.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is GDPY? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

GDPY has approximately $16M 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 GDPY launched?

Accepted Answer

GDPY was launched on November 6, 2023, giving it a 3-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 GDPY in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

GDPY has a 1-year volatility of 12.91% and a beta of 0.54 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.22 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
2026-06-26	$16.10	$16.10	$16.10	$16.10	$16.10	8,000
2026-05-29	$16.70	$16.74	$16.68	$16.74	$16.74	4,075
2026-05-22	$16.69	$16.75	$16.69	$16.75	$16.75	800
2026-04-24	$16.77	$16.87	$16.75	$16.87	$16.87	10,086
2026-04-02	$16.59	$16.59	$16.59	$16.59	$16.59	400
2026-04-01	$16.61	$16.66	$16.58	$16.62	$16.62	29,200
2026-03-31	$16.54	$16.54	$16.52	$16.52	$16.52	8,400
2026-03-30	$16.48	$16.49	$16.47	$16.49	$16.49	1,900
2026-03-27	$16.35	$16.35	$16.30	$16.30	$16.30	4,400
2026-03-26	$16.55	$16.56	$16.55	$16.56	$16.56	500

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	CME	CME Group Inc	9.87%
2	YUMC	Yum China Holdings Inc	7.31%
3	OR	LOréal S.A.	6.28%
4	MA	Mastercard Inc	5.30%
5	CL	Colgate-Palmolive Company	5.21%
6	EL	EssilorLuxottica S. A.	5.18%
7	BKNG	Booking Holdings Inc	4.83%
8	UNH	UnitedHealth Group Incorporated	4.38%
9	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	4.14%

Sector	Weight
Healthcare	20.48%
Technology	19.43%
Financial Services	19.15%
Consumer Defensive	14.95%
Consumer Cyclicals	12.27%
Industrials	8.18%
Basic Materials	5.54%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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