Question 1

What is RUDB?

Accepted Answer

RUDB (RBC U.S. Discount Bond ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Global Fixed Income category. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the RUDB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

RUDB last traded at $22.07 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are RUDB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

RUDB historical returns: YTD: +1.15%, 1-year: +3.21%, 3-year annualised: +5.35%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.56, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does RUDB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, RUDB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.69%, 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 5

What sectors does RUDB invest in?

Accepted Answer

RUDB's largest sector exposures are Basic Materials (0.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.0%), Financial Services (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 6

How large is RUDB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

RUDB has approximately $342M 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 7

When was RUDB launched?

Accepted Answer

RUDB was launched on May 18, 2023, giving it a 3-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 8

How do I buy RUDB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

RUDB trades on the TSX under the ticker RUDB. 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 9

How risky is RUDB?

Accepted Answer

RUDB has a 1-year volatility of 5.52% and a beta of 0.60 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.56 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
2026-08-13	$21.85	$22.07	$21.85	$22.07	$22.07	474
2026-08-12	$21.99	$21.99	$21.99	$21.99	$21.99	0
2026-08-11	$22.01	$22.01	$22.01	$22.01	$22.01	0
2026-08-10	$22.02	$22.02	$22.02	$22.02	$22.02	1,087
2026-08-07	$22.02	$22.02	$22.02	$22.02	$22.02	1,000
2026-08-06	$22.14	$22.14	$22.14	$22.14	$22.14	139
2026-08-05	$22.16	$22.16	$22.16	$22.16	$22.16	145
2026-08-04	$22.21	$22.21	$22.21	$22.21	$22.21	1,000
2026-07-31	$22.10	$22.10	$22.10	$22.10	$22.10	0
2026-07-30	$22.16	$22.16	$22.16	$22.16	$22.16	0

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

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RBC U.S. Discount Bond ETF (RUDB : TSX)

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