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PDF ETF · Purpose Core Dividend Fund ETF
The PDF Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Purpose Investments. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofDeveloped Market Blended Cap1M perf.+7.82%
Last price
$40.83
1M perf.
+5.58%
1M flows
+€632K
AuM
€140M
E/R
0.66%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
PDF
$40.83
Performance & flows
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January 20, 2026 → April 20, 2026
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PDF
$41.11
+6.61%
Developed Market Blended Cap
+4.96%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +5.58%  | +6.61%  | +30.84%  | +49.55% | +66.81% | +2.37% | +2.37% | +8.40% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/20/2026
$41.11
1D NAV change
-0.23%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
53
Inception date
9/3/2013
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
Investment strategy
The ETF invests in high quality North American dividend-paying equity securities based on a fundamental rules-based portfolio selection strategy that intends to create value and reduce risk over the investment period. The maximum exposure to investments in foreign markets will be 100%.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +6.61%  | +30.84% | +49.55% | +66.81% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
Canada
64.59%
USA
27.61%
Ireland
1.17%
Unavailable
6.63%
Sectors
Financials
27.40%
Energy
18.01%
Materials
10.18%
Health Care
8.82%
Industrials
5.66%
Consumer Discretionary
5.58%
Consumer Staples
5.31%
Information Technology
4.66%
Unavailable
6.98%
Other
7.40%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 53
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
TORONTO DOMINION
CDN IMPERIAL BK
BNS
ROYAL BK CANADA
TC ENERGY CORP
MANULIFE-S
ENBRIDGE
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PEMBINA PIPELINE
ABBVIE
BANK OF MONTREAL
CDN NATL RAILWAY
CHEVRON TEXACO
TOURMALINE OIL
BCE
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Issuer
Purpose Investments
Purpose Investments ID Card
Number of funds
101
Total AuM
€9.77B
Expense ratio range
0.17% - 1.8%
Average expense ratio
0.8458%
Top 5 funds by Purpose Investments
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
PSA | Purpose High Interest Savings ETF | €1.89B |
MNY | Purpose Cash Management Fund | €1.09B |
BND | Purpose Global Bond Fund ETF | €877M |
PSU.U | Purpose US Cash Fund | €668M |
BTCC.B | Purpose Bitcoin ETF | €583M |
Frequently asked questions about PDF
What does Purpose Core Dividend Fund ETF, PDF, invest in?
PDF is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other North American Equities.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of PDF?
PDF carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.66%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was PDF launched?
PDF was introduced to the market on September 3, 2013. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of PDF?
Purpose Core Dividend Fund ETF, PDF, is provided by Purpose Investments. Learn more about Purpose Investments here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of PDF?
PDF oversees €140M in assets as of April 20, 2026.
How has PDF performed lately?
Based on data from April 20, 2026, PDF returned 5.58% over the past month, 6.61% over the last three months and 8.40% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for PDF?
As of April 20, 2026, PDF recorded net flows of +€630K over the last month and -€25M year-to-date.
Does PDF distribute dividends?
PDF follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 20, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.81%.
What are the main country or region exposures of PDF?
As of February 28, 2026, PDF has significant geographic allocations in Canada, USA and Ireland.
In which sector or theme does PDF invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, PDF focuses largely on Financials, Energy and Materials.
How many securities does PDF hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, PDF holds 53 positions in its portfolio, with 49.46% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in PDF?
As of February 28, 2026, PDF top three holdings include AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD, TORONTO DOMINION and CDN IMPERIAL BK.
What is the base currency of PDF?
The base currency of PDF is CAD.
Is PDF currency-hedged?
PDF is hedged, meaning it seeks to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations between its base currency and the currency of the underlying assets.
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