Question 1

What is ISIF?

Accepted Answer

ISIF — IA Clarington Strategic Income Fund ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the ISIF ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ISIF last traded at $13.59 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ISIF MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are ISIF annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ISIF historical returns: YTD: +4.54%, 1-year: +12.42%, 3-year annualised: +11.76%, 5-year annualised: +7.24%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.11, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ISIF pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ISIF distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.70%. 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 ISIF invest in?

Accepted Answer

ISIF's top holdings include Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 3.3%), Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 3.0%), Fortis Inc (FTS, 2.5%), Loblaw Companies Limited (L, 2.4%), Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP, 2.3%) — and 4 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Neut Tgt Alloc NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does ISIF invest in?

Accepted Answer

ISIF's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (26.9%), Industrials (15.3%), Energy (10.3%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ISIF? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ISIF has approximately $2M 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 ISIF launched?

Accepted Answer

ISIF was launched on November 4, 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 10

How do I buy ISIF in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

ISIF has a 1-year volatility of 4.87% and a beta of 0.94 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.11 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
2026-07-21	$13.59	$13.59	$13.59	$13.59	$13.59	0
2026-07-20	$13.60	$13.60	$13.60	$13.60	$13.60	100
2026-07-17	$13.65	$13.65	$13.65	$13.65	$13.65	100
2026-07-16	$13.68	$13.68	$13.68	$13.68	$13.68	100
2026-07-15	$13.61	$13.61	$13.61	$13.61	$13.61	0
2026-07-13	$13.50	$13.50	$13.50	$13.50	$13.50	0
2026-07-10	$13.55	$13.55	$13.55	$13.55	$13.55	0
2026-07-09	$13.52	$13.52	$13.52	$13.52	$13.52	0
2026-07-08	$13.62	$13.62	$13.62	$13.62	$13.62	0
2026-07-07	$13.39	$13.39	$13.39	$13.39	$13.39	0

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	3.33%
2	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	2.98%
3	FTS	Fortis Inc	2.54%
4	L	Loblaw Companies Limited	2.38%
5	CP	Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd	2.32%
6	JNJ	Johnson & Johnson	2.11%
7	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	1.83%
8	JPM	JPMorgan Chase & Co	1.60%
9	AEM	Agnico Eagle Mines Limited	1.53%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	26.89%
Industrials	15.29%
Energy	10.26%
Utilities	9.36%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.22%
Basic Materials	5.86%
Consumer Defensive	5.75%
Real Estate	5.35%
Technology	4.92%
Communication Services	3.58%
Healthcare	3.52%

IA Clarington Strategic Income Fund ETF (ISIF : TSX)

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