Question 1

What is PDF?

Accepted Answer

PDF (Purpose Core Dividend Fund Series ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the North American Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar DM Americas GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the PDF ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

PDF last traded at $45.30 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the PDF MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are PDF annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

PDF historical returns: YTD: +18.15%, 1-year: +32.67%, 3-year annualised: +18.83%, 5-year annualised: +12.08%, 10-year annualised: +9.54%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.52, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does PDF pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, PDF distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.84%, 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 PDF invest in?

Accepted Answer

PDF's top holdings include Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 6.8%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 5.6%), Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 5.4%), Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM, 5.0%), Manulife Financial Corp (MFC, 4.3%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar DM Americas GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does PDF invest in?

Accepted Answer

PDF's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (43.2%), Energy (12.3%), Consumer Cyclicals (8.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is PDF? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

PDF has approximately $250M 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 PDF launched?

Accepted Answer

PDF was launched on September 3, 2013, giving it a 13-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 PDF in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

PDF has a 1-year volatility of 9.02% and a beta of 0.42 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.52 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	$45.23	$45.31	$45.23	$45.30	$45.30	5,200
2026-07-30	$45.06	$45.27	$45.06	$45.27	$45.27	5,500
2026-07-29	$45.21	$45.25	$45.10	$45.11	$45.11	7,337
2026-07-28	$45.71	$45.78	$45.71	$45.75	$45.75	420
2026-07-27	$45.31	$45.38	$45.20	$45.34	$45.34	6,300
2026-07-24	$45.26	$45.30	$45.22	$45.22	$45.22	2,200
2026-07-23	$44.93	$44.95	$44.91	$44.94	$44.94	2,624
2026-07-22	$45.42	$45.42	$45.14	$45.19	$45.19	9,670
2026-07-21	$44.99	$45.00	$44.88	$45.00	$45.00	3,444
2026-07-20	$45.29	$45.29	$44.87	$44.87	$44.87	1,044

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	6.82%
2	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	5.61%
3	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	5.42%
4	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	4.98%
5	MFC	Manulife Financial Corp	4.28%
6	TRP	TC Energy Corp	3.54%
7	POW	Power Corporation Of Canada	3.44%
8	BMO	Bank of Montreal	3.09%
9	ENB	Enbridge Inc	3.00%
10	GWO	Great-West Lifeco Inc.	2.82%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	43.19%
Energy	12.31%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.17%
Technology	7.80%
Healthcare	6.92%
Industrials	6.51%
Utilities	4.72%
Basic Materials	3.87%
Consumer Defensive	3.59%
Communication Services	2.93%
Real Estate	0.00%

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