Question 1

What is TDB?

Accepted Answer

TDB — TD Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the TDB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

TDB last traded at $12.80 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the TDB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are TDB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

TDB historical returns: YTD: -0.78%, 1-year: +2.44%, 3-year annualised: +4.49%, 5-year annualised: +0.29%, 10-year annualised: +1.32%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.12, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does TDB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, TDB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.49%, 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 6

What does TDB invest in?

Accepted Answer

TDB's top holdings include Canada (Government of) 1.25% (null, 2.0%), Canada (Government of) 0.5% (null, 1.7%), Canada (Government of) 2% (null, 1.6%), Canada (Government of) 1% (null, 1.4%), Canada (Government of) 5% (null, 1.3%) — and 3 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does TDB invest in?

Accepted Answer

TDB'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 8

How large is TDB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

TDB has approximately $4.18B 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 TDB launched?

Accepted Answer

TDB was launched on March 22, 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 TDB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

TDB has a 1-year volatility of 4.26% and a beta of 0.98 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.12 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
2026-08-13	$12.79	$12.81	$12.77	$12.80	$12.80	86,470
2026-08-12	$12.76	$12.77	$12.74	$12.75	$12.75	124,904
2026-08-11	$12.75	$12.76	$12.72	$12.73	$12.73	70,641
2026-08-10	$12.75	$12.76	$12.72	$12.73	$12.73	96,330
2026-08-07	$12.79	$12.80	$12.77	$12.79	$12.79	91,940
2026-08-06	$12.81	$12.83	$12.78	$12.79	$12.79	190,827
2026-08-05	$12.85	$12.86	$12.84	$12.85	$12.85	127,275
2026-08-04	$12.83	$12.85	$12.83	$12.85	$12.85	88,456
2026-07-31	$12.79	$12.79	$12.75	$12.75	$12.75	85,400
2026-07-30	$12.82	$12.82	$12.79	$12.81	$12.81	55,160

#	Name	Weight
1	Canada (Government of) 1.25%	2.04%
2	Canada (Government of) 0.5%	1.71%
3	Canada (Government of) 2%	1.59%
4	Canada (Government of) 1%	1.43%
5	Canada (Government of) 5%	1.25%
6	Canada (Government of) 2.5%	1.24%
7	Canada (Government of) 0.25%	1.23%
8	Canada (Government of) 2.25%	1.18%

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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