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PowerShares Canadian Dividend Index ETF - PDC

ETF Overview

The fund seeks to replicate, before fees and expenses, the performance of the NASDAQ Select Canadian Dividend Index.

The index is comprised of companies incorporated in Canada, traded on a major Canadian exchange with a history of stable or increasing annual regular dividend payments for the past five or more consecutive years.

Additional Index Information

The NASDAQ Select Canadian Dividend Index (formerly known as Indxis Select Canadian Dividend Index) is comprised of companies incorporated in Canada, trade on a major Canadian exchange, and have the same or increasing annual regular dividend payments for the last five or more consecutive years.

Key ETF Data

Fundamentals
Category (main) Canadian Equity Income
Underlying Index NASDAQ Select Canadian Dividend Index
ETF Structure Passive type. Endeavours to return the Index return before fees/costs
Asset Class Equity Income
Region Canada
Issuer Invesco (Canada)
ETF Home Page Available here
Fund Facts
Inception Date Jun 16 2011
Total Holdings 45
Distribution Frequency Monthly
Leverage None
Significant Currency Exposure No
Currency Hedging Not applicable
Fees
Management Fee 0.50%
Management Expense Ratio (MER) 0.54% *

* 2012

Trading Information
Ticker PDC
Exchange TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange)
Currency CAD
Eligibility
Eligibility * RRSP, RRIF, RESP, TFSA, DPSP, RDSP
DRIP available ** Unknown
PACC Plan available ** Unknown
SWP available ** Unknown

* 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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