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 $24.11 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: +1.09%, 1-year: +7.19%, 3-year annualised: +4.77%, 5-year annualised: +3.72%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.17, 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 2.09%, 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 The Coca-Cola Company (KO, 9.1%), Procter & Gamble Company (PG, 8.9%), Philip Morris International Inc (PM, 7.7%), Nestle S.A. (NESN, 6.6%), PepsiCo Inc (PEP, 5.0%) — 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 (87.3%), 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 $31M 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 15.29% and a beta of 0.27 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.17 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
2026-10-01	$24.13	$24.17	$24.06	$24.11	$24.11	6,880
2026-09-30	$24.80	$24.80	$24.37	$24.37	$24.37	5,270
2026-09-29	$24.48	$24.61	$24.47	$24.60	$24.60	6,936
2026-09-28	$24.73	$24.95	$24.73	$24.95	$24.95	1,102
2026-09-25	$24.80	$24.83	$24.76	$24.83	$24.83	668
2026-09-24	$25.01	$25.07	$24.83	$24.86	$24.86	3,966
2026-09-23	$25.16	$25.16	$24.93	$24.94	$24.94	3,523
2026-09-22	$24.98	$25.02	$24.98	$25.02	$25.02	514
2026-09-21	$24.72	$24.93	$24.72	$24.89	$24.89	2,732
2026-09-18	$24.95	$24.96	$24.91	$24.93	$24.93	1,895

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	KO	The Coca-Cola Company	9.06%
2	PG	Procter & Gamble Company	8.90%
3	PM	Philip Morris International Inc	7.68%
4	NESN	Nestle S.A.	6.59%
5	PEP	PepsiCo Inc	5.03%
6	ULVR	Unilever PLC	3.60%
7	CVS	CVS Health Corp	3.17%
8	MO	Altria Group	3.01%
9	BATS	British American Tobacco PLC	2.97%
10	MCK	McKesson Corporation	2.85%

Sector	Weight
Consumer Defensive	87.27%
Healthcare	9.80%
Basic Materials	1.95%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.83%
Industrials	0.15%
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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