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 $25.52 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: +7.00%, 1-year: +3.30%, 3-year annualised: +4.27%, 5-year annualised: +3.86%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.03, 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 2.11%, 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, 9.6%), The Coca-Cola Company (KO, 8.7%), Philip Morris International Inc (PM, 7.6%), Nestle S.A. (NESN, 6.9%), PepsiCo Inc (PEP, 5.4%) — 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 (89.1%), Healthcare (7.9%), Basic Materials (1.9%). 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 $35M 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 15.46% and a beta of 0.31 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.03 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
2026-07-13	$25.49	$25.66	$25.47	$25.52	$25.52	4,213
2026-07-10	$25.24	$25.40	$25.23	$25.39	$25.39	2,196
2026-07-09	$25.38	$25.38	$25.31	$25.38	$25.38	4,392
2026-07-08	$25.76	$25.76	$25.66	$25.66	$25.66	895
2026-07-07	$25.55	$26.01	$25.55	$25.81	$25.81	7,816
2026-07-06	$25.35	$25.46	$25.30	$25.37	$25.37	2,748
2026-07-03	$25.77	$25.84	$25.77	$25.77	$25.77	900
2026-07-02	$25.43	$25.58	$25.32	$25.58	$25.58	9,924
2026-06-30	$25.16	$25.21	$25.02	$25.02	$25.02	7,900
2026-06-29	$25.63	$25.63	$25.20	$25.30	$25.30	8,193

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	PG	Procter & Gamble Company	9.56%
2	KO	The Coca-Cola Company	8.66%
3	PM	Philip Morris International Inc	7.61%
4	NESN	Nestle S.A.	6.86%
5	PEP	PepsiCo Inc	5.35%
6	BATS	British American Tobacco PLC	3.45%
7	ULVR	Unilever PLC	3.37%
8	CVS	CVS Health Corp	3.32%
9	MO	Altria Group	3.30%
10	MCK	McKesson Corporation	2.65%

Sector	Weight
Consumer Defensive	89.14%
Healthcare	7.93%
Basic Materials	1.92%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.87%
Industrials	0.14%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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