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 $44.03 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: +14.84%, 1-year: +21.24%, 3-year annualised: +20.88%, 5-year annualised: +11.60%, 10-year annualised: +9.58%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.74, 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 2.82%, 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, 6.6%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 5.7%), Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 5.2%), Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM, 4.7%), Manulife Financial Corp (MFC, 4.4%) — 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 (41.7%), Energy (14.5%), Healthcare (8.7%). 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 $246M 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 9.96% and a beta of 0.40 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.74 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
2026-10-06	$44.03	$44.13	$44.03	$44.03	$44.03	6,997
2026-10-05	$43.75	$44.01	$43.75	$43.98	$43.98	1,196
2026-10-02	$43.86	$44.02	$43.82	$44.02	$44.02	3,400
2026-10-01	$43.59	$43.70	$43.57	$43.70	$43.70	7,211
2026-09-30	$43.90	$43.95	$43.81	$43.81	$43.81	4,667
2026-09-29	$44.11	$44.11	$43.94	$44.03	$44.03	6,700
2026-09-28	$44.42	$44.42	$44.23	$44.26	$44.26	6,570
2026-09-25	$44.27	$44.46	$44.27	$44.46	$44.35	1,800
2026-09-24	$44.26	$44.31	$44.26	$44.31	$44.31	655
2026-09-23	$44.78	$44.78	$44.46	$44.46	$44.46	9,689

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	6.57%
2	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	5.71%
3	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	5.18%
4	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	4.72%
5	MFC	Manulife Financial Corp	4.37%
6	ENB	Enbridge Inc	3.98%
7	POW	Power Corporation Of Canada	3.50%
8	TRP	TC Energy Corp	3.20%
9	WCP	Whitecap Resources Inc.	3.03%
10	BMO	Bank of Montreal	2.88%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	41.75%
Energy	14.46%
Healthcare	8.72%
Industrials	7.21%
Technology	7.06%
Consumer Cyclicals	6.50%
Basic Materials	4.25%
Utilities	4.20%
Communication Services	3.27%
Consumer Defensive	2.57%
Real Estate	0.00%

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