Question 1

What is STPL?

Accepted Answer

STPL — BMO Global Consumer Staples Hedged — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the STPL ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

STPL last traded at $26.95 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the STPL MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are STPL annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

STPL historical returns: YTD: +13.00%, 1-year: +10.97%, 3-year annualised: +8.43%, 5-year annualised: +5.42%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.19, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does STPL pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, STPL distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.24%, paid quarterly. 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 STPL invest in?

Accepted Answer

STPL's top holdings include Procter & Gamble Company (PG, 9.5%), The Coca-Cola Company (KO, 8.7%), Philip Morris International Inc (PM, 7.9%), Nestle S.A. (NESN, 6.4%), PepsiCo Inc (PEP, 4.8%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does STPL invest in?

Accepted Answer

STPL's largest sector exposures are Consumer Defensive (85.7%), Healthcare (9.8%), Basic Materials (2.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is STPL? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

STPL has approximately $33M 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 STPL launched?

Accepted Answer

STPL was launched on April 3, 2017, giving it a 9-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 STPL in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

STPL has a 1-year volatility of 15.55% and a beta of 0.22 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.19 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-22	$26.67	$26.95	$26.67	$26.95	$26.95	8,209
2026-10-21	$26.18	$26.48	$26.18	$26.41	$26.41	5,055
2026-10-20	$26.59	$26.60	$26.50	$26.57	$26.57	12,395
2026-10-19	$26.46	$26.46	$26.30	$26.45	$26.45	4,633
2026-10-16	$26.36	$26.43	$26.32	$26.39	$26.39	5,014
2026-10-15	$26.54	$26.54	$26.15	$26.17	$26.17	7,109
2026-10-14	$25.60	$25.83	$25.56	$25.83	$25.83	6,225
2026-10-13	$25.36	$25.48	$25.36	$25.43	$25.43	5,482
2026-10-09	$25.09	$25.17	$25.05	$25.17	$25.17	4,100
2026-10-08	$24.72	$25.08	$24.71	$25.05	$25.05	13,921

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	PG	Procter & Gamble Company	9.51%
2	KO	The Coca-Cola Company	8.70%
3	PM	Philip Morris International Inc	7.90%
4	NESN	Nestle S.A.	6.37%
5	PEP	PepsiCo Inc	4.77%
6	ULVR	Unilever PLC	3.57%
7	MO	Altria Group	3.14%
8	BATS	British American Tobacco PLC	3.14%
9	CVS	CVS Health Corp	2.89%
10	MCK	McKesson Corporation	2.84%

Sector	Weight
Consumer Defensive	85.74%
Healthcare	9.79%
Basic Materials	2.04%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.79%
Industrials	0.16%
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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BMO Global Consumer Staples Hedged (STPL : TSX)

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