Question 1

What is PSC?

Accepted Answer

PSC — Principal U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of U.S. companies with small market capitalizations. For this fund, companies with small market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell 2000 Index.

Question 2

What is the PSC ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

PSC last traded at $66.94 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the PSC MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

PSC has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.38% 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.

Question 4

What are PSC annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

PSC historical returns: YTD: +0.32%, 1-year: +20.27%, 3-year annualised: +19.15%, 5-year annualised: +9.10%, 10-year annualised: +11.57%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.76, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does PSC pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, PSC distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.52%, paid na. 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 PSC invest in?

Accepted Answer

PSC's top holdings include 10X Genomics Inc (TXG, 1.3%), Twist Bioscience Corp (TWST, 1.2%), Zeta Global Holdings Corp (ZETA, 1.0%), WisdomTree Inc. (WT, 1.0%), Freshworks Inc (FRSH, 0.8%) — and 45 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does PSC invest in?

Accepted Answer

PSC's largest sector exposures are Healthcare (21.3%), Financial Services (17.8%), Technology (16.3%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is PSC? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

PSC has approximately $2.72B 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 PSC launched?

Accepted Answer

PSC was launched on September 21, 2016, giving it a 10-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 PSC in Canada?

Accepted Answer

PSC trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker PSC. 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 PSC?

Accepted Answer

PSC has a 1-year volatility of 14.31% and a beta of 1.09 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.76 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
2026-10-01	$66.65	$67.11	$66.20	$66.94	$66.94	309,084
2026-09-30	$67.28	$67.39	$66.69	$66.73	$66.73	97,873
2026-09-29	$67.08	$67.20	$66.43	$66.91	$66.91	86,482
2026-09-28	$66.95	$67.41	$66.83	$67.15	$67.15	68,565
2026-09-25	$67.70	$67.72	$67.08	$67.49	$67.49	72,431
2026-09-24	$67.16	$67.42	$66.77	$67.42	$67.42	61,983
2026-09-23	$67.78	$67.78	$67.14	$67.19	$67.19	75,738
2026-09-22	$68.33	$68.46	$67.78	$67.88	$67.88	80,237
2026-09-21	$67.99	$67.99	$67.61	$67.80	$67.80	69,886
2026-09-18	$67.75	$67.75	$67.16	$67.46	$67.46	125,880

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	TXG	10X Genomics Inc	1.26%
2	TWST	Twist Bioscience Corp	1.18%
3	ZETA	Zeta Global Holdings Corp	1.01%
4	WT	WisdomTree Inc.	0.96%
5	FRSH	Freshworks Inc	0.83%
6	MRX	Marex Group plc Ordinary Shares	0.82%
7	EAT	Brinker International Inc	0.82%
8	BFH	Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.	0.72%
9	FF60	FIRSTCASH HLDGS INC.DL-01	0.71%
10	BKH	Black Hills Corporation	0.68%

Sector	Weight
Healthcare	21.29%
Financial Services	17.78%
Technology	16.33%
Industrials	11.65%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.95%
Energy	6.24%
Real Estate	5.44%
Basic Materials	4.44%
Consumer Defensive	2.79%
Utilities	2.65%
Communication Services	2.44%

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