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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.-2.89%
Last price
$40.46
1M perf.
-0.65%
1M flows
+€564K
AuM
€139M
E/R
0.66%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
PDF
$40.46
Performance & flows
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December 17, 2025 → March 17, 2026
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PDF
$40.38
+6.87%
Developed Market Blended Cap
+1.34%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.65%  | +6.87% | +22.89%  | +55.52%  | +69.25% | -3.17% | +6.18% | +6.18% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/17/2026
$40.38
1D NAV change
+0.12%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
58
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 | +6.87% | +22.89% | +55.52% | +69.25% |
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UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
Canada
60.57%
USA
29.60%
Ireland
1.62%
Unavailable
8.21%
Sectors
Financials
24.93%
Energy
18.19%
Health Care
9.02%
Materials
8.19%
Consumer Staples
6.19%
Information Technology
5.95%
Industrials
5.32%
Utilities
5.30%
Unavailable
8.62%
Other
8.29%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 58
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
CDN IMPERIAL BK
BNS
TORONTO DOMINION
MANULIFE-S
TC ENERGY CORP
ENBRIDGE
ROYAL BK CANADA
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PEMBINA PIPELINE
ABBVIE
BANK OF MONTREAL
TOURMALINE OIL
CHEVRON TEXACO
BCE
CDN NATL RAILWAY
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
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Purpose Investments
Purpose Investments ID Card
Number of funds
101
Total AuM
€9.79B
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 | €1.91B |
MNY | Purpose Cash Management Fund | €1.09B |
BND | Purpose Global Bond Fund ETF | €897M |
PSU.U | Purpose US Cash Fund | €652M |
BTCC.B | Purpose Bitcoin ETF | €586M |
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 €139M in assets as of March 17, 2026.
How has PDF performed lately?
Based on data from March 17, 2026, PDF returned -0.65% over the past month, 6.87% over the last three months and 6.18% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for PDF?
As of March 17, 2026, PDF recorded net flows of +€565K over the last month and -€26M year-to-date.
Does PDF distribute dividends?
PDF follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 17, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.86%.
What are the main country or region exposures of PDF?
As of January 31, 2026, PDF has significant geographic allocations in Canada, USA and Ireland.
In which sector or theme does PDF invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, PDF focuses largely on Financials, Energy and Health Care.
How many securities does PDF hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, PDF holds 58 positions in its portfolio, with 47.84% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in PDF?
As of January 31, 2026, PDF top three holdings include AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD, CDN IMPERIAL BK and BNS.
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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