Question 1

What is BASE?

Accepted Answer

BASE — Evolve Global Materials & Mining Enhanced Yield Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the BASE ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

BASE last traded at $27.28 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the BASE MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

BASE has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0%, BASE is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are BASE annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

BASE historical returns: YTD: +6.27%, 1-year: +33.98%, 3-year annualised: +11.52%, 5-year annualised: +7.82%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.57, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does BASE pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, BASE distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 9.04%, paid monthly. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does BASE invest in?

Accepted Answer

BASE's top holdings include Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS, 7.4%), Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD, 6.4%), Nucor Corp (NUE, 6.4%), Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI, 6.3%), BHP Group Limited (BHP, 5.8%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Canada Natural Res NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does BASE invest in?

Accepted Answer

BASE's largest sector exposures are Basic Materials (86.1%), Industrials (13.9%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is BASE? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

BASE has approximately $84M in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was BASE launched?

Accepted Answer

BASE was launched on June 11, 2019, giving it a 7-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy BASE in Canada?

Accepted Answer

BASE trades on the TSX under the ticker BASE. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is BASE?

Accepted Answer

BASE has a 1-year volatility of 22.52% and a beta of 0.79 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.57 indicates moderate risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-07-20	$27.49	$27.50	$27.14	$27.28	$27.28	5,560
2026-07-17	$27.51	$27.66	$27.40	$27.47	$27.47	5,122
2026-07-16	$27.94	$27.94	$27.42	$27.50	$27.50	2,462
2026-07-15	$28.00	$28.27	$27.94	$28.27	$28.27	6,233
2026-07-14	$28.18	$28.44	$28.12	$28.17	$28.17	4,483
2026-07-13	$27.64	$28.06	$27.64	$27.76	$27.76	3,645
2026-07-10	$27.78	$28.06	$27.78	$27.96	$27.96	5,316
2026-07-09	$27.69	$27.78	$27.64	$27.66	$27.66	2,599
2026-07-08	$27.86	$27.86	$27.25	$27.43	$27.43	6,280
2026-07-07	$28.11	$28.11	$27.50	$27.81	$27.81	7,675

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	CRS	Carpenter Technology Corporation	7.41%
2	STLD	Steel Dynamics Inc	6.40%
3	NUE	Nucor Corp	6.38%
4	ATI	Allegheny Technologies Incorporated	6.28%
5	BHP	BHP Group Limited	5.82%
6	RIO	Rio Tinto ADR	5.21%
7	MT	ArcelorMittal SA ADR	5.19%
8	DD	Dupont De Nemours Inc	5.08%
9	FCX	Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc	4.91%
10	SCCO	Southern Copper Corporation	4.79%

Sector	Weight
Basic Materials	86.12%
Industrials	13.88%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

Evolve Global Materials & Mining Enhanced Yield Index ETF (BASE : TSX)

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