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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF - CPD

ETF Overview

The fund seeks to track, less fees and expenses,the S&P/TSX Preferred Share Index.

The ETF provides suitable investors of any size with the opportunity to gain exposure to the Canadian preferred shares market, provide a diversified portfolio and the potential for monthly distributions.

Overall, accessing preferred shares through this ETF can help reduce risk, including credit risk.

Key ETF Data

Fundamentals
Category (main) Canadian Equity Income - Preferred Shares
Underlying Index S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index
ETF Structure Passive type. Endeavours to return the Index return before fees/costs
Asset Class Equity Income - Preferred Shares
Region Canada
Issuer iShares Canada by Blackrock
ETF Home Page Available here
Fund Facts
Inception Date 9 Apr 2007
Total Holdings 231
Distribution Frequency Monthly
Leverage None
Significant Currency Exposure No
Currency Hedging Not applicable
Fees
Management Fee 0.45%
Management Expense Ratio (MER) 0.50%
Trading Information
Ticker CPD
Exchange TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange)
Currency CAD
Eligibility
Eligibility * RRSP, RRIF, RESP, TFSA, DPSP, RDSP
DRIP available ** Yes
PACC Plan available ** Yes
SWP available ** Yes

* Always check eligibility with your plan operator as plans and accounts can differ

** Not all brokers can facilitate these plans. Check with your broker.

Current Price, Fund Performance, Yield, NAV, Charts etc

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