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MDEF
CA55454C1086
Active ETFEquity

MDEF ETF · Mackenzie Defensive Tilt ETF

The MDEF Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Mackenzie Investments. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 5/1/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofUS Large & Mid Cap1M perf.+10.06%
Last price
$19.91
1M perf.
-1.43%
1M flows
N/A
AuM
€1.3M
TER
0.55%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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MDEF
$19.91

Performance & flows

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February 2, 2026 → May 1, 2026
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MDEF
$20.07
-1.88%
US Large & Mid Cap
+3.93%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
-1.43%
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-1.88%
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-0.29%
-1.43%
+1.60%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
CUSIP
55454C108
ISIN
CA55454C1086
AuM
€1.3M
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TER
0.55%
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ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
5/1/2026
$20.07
1D NAV change
-0.29%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
199
Inception date
9/3/2025
Jurisdiction
Canada
Distribution
Canada
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
CAD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The ETF seeks to provide long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of large and mid-capitalization companies, from across all sectors in the U.S., that are expected to exhibit lower sensitivity to the economic cycle.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
-1.88%
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Volatility
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PRIIPS
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Exposure

Countries
USA
84.65%
Ireland
4.33%
Unavailable
9.74%
Other
1.28%
Sectors
Health Care
19.83%
Consumer Staples
13.93%
Financials
10.24%
Utilities
10.19%
Industrials
9.70%
Real Estate
5.31%
Communication Services
5.22%
Consumer Discretionary
5.17%
Unavailable
11.66%
Other
8.76%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 199
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
COCA-COLA
PROCTERGAMBLE
LILLY
ABBVIE
JPMORGAN CHASE
PEPSICO U
MCDONALD'S
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AT&T
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
MERCK & CO INC
T-MOBILE US INC
COSTCO WHOLESALE
VISA INCORPORATION
WASTE MANAGEMENT
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Sustainability

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No
SDG
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Issuer

Mackenzie Investments
Mackenzie Investments ID Card
Number of funds
63
Total AuM
€17.5B
Expense ratio range
0.04% - 0.9%
Average expense ratio
0.4174%

Frequently asked questions about MDEF

What does Mackenzie Defensive Tilt ETF, MDEF, invest in?

MDEF is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap US Equities.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of MDEF?

MDEF carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.55%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was MDEF launched?

MDEF was introduced to the market on September 3, 2025. It trades on Canada

Who is the ETF issuer of MDEF?

Mackenzie Defensive Tilt ETF, MDEF, is provided by Mackenzie Investments. Learn more about Mackenzie Investments here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of MDEF?

MDEF oversees €1.3M in assets as of May 1, 2026.

How has MDEF performed lately?

Based on data from May 1, 2026, MDEF returned -1.43% over the past month, -1.88% over the last three months and 1.60% year-to-date.

Does MDEF distribute dividends?

MDEF follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors.

What are the main country or region exposures of MDEF?

As of March 31, 2026, MDEF has significant geographic allocations in USA and Ireland.

In which sector or theme does MDEF invest in?

As of March 31, 2026, MDEF focuses largely on Health Care, Consumer Staples and Financials.

How many securities does MDEF hold and how diversified is it?

As of March 31, 2026, MDEF holds 199 positions in its portfolio, with 33.71% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in MDEF?

As of March 31, 2026, MDEF top three holdings include JOHNSON&JOHNSON, COCA-COLA and PROCTERGAMBLE.

What is the base currency of MDEF?

The base currency of MDEF is CAD.

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