Question 1

What is PLDI?

Accepted Answer

PLDI — PIMCO Low Duration Monthly Income Fund (Canada) ETF Series — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the PLDI ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

PLDI last traded at $18.04 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the PLDI MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are PLDI annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

PLDI historical returns: YTD: -4.70%, 1-year: +0.51%, 3-year annualised: +4.95%, 5-year annualised: +2.81%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.53, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does PLDI pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, PLDI distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.08%. 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 PLDI invest in?

Accepted Answer

PLDI's top holdings include Low Sulphur Gas Oil Futures Sept25 (GU5, 2.8%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does PLDI invest in?

Accepted Answer

PLDI's largest sector exposures are Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%), Healthcare (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is PLDI? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

PLDI has approximately $61M 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 PLDI launched?

Accepted Answer

PLDI was launched on February 8, 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 PLDI in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

PLDI has a 1-year volatility of 2.73% and a beta of 0.33 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.53 indicates moderate 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	$18.08	$18.11	$18.04	$18.04	$18.04	25,531
2026-10-05	$18.08	$18.08	$18.05	$18.06	$18.06	40,289
2026-10-02	$18.09	$18.09	$18.03	$18.03	$18.03	911
2026-10-01	$18.06	$18.17	$18.06	$18.17	$18.17	7,060
2026-09-30	$18.07	$18.07	$18.07	$18.07	$18.07	240
2026-09-29	$18.12	$18.13	$18.12	$18.13	$18.13	327
2026-09-28	$18.13	$18.14	$18.12	$18.14	$18.14	945
2026-09-25	$18.19	$18.19	$18.19	$18.19	$18.19	0
2026-09-24	$18.22	$18.22	$18.22	$18.22	$18.22	203
2026-09-23	$18.27	$18.27	$18.22	$18.22	$18.22	283,221

Sector	Weight
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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PLTU		$37.16	+4.09%
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What is PLDI?

What is the PLDI ETF price today?

What is the PLDI MER (management expense ratio)?

What are PLDI annualised returns?

Does PLDI pay dividends or distributions?

What does PLDI invest in?

What sectors does PLDI invest in?

How large is PLDI? (Assets under management)

When was PLDI launched?

How do I buy PLDI in Canada?

How risky is PLDI?

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Period	Return
YTD	-4.70%
1 Year	+0.51%
3 Year (Ann.)	+4.95%
5 Year (Ann.)	+2.81%
1Y Volatility	2.73%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	0.53