Question 1

What is BND?

Accepted Answer

BND — Purpose Global Bond Fund Series ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the BND ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

BND last traded at $17.64 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the BND MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

BND 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%, BND is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are BND annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

BND historical returns: YTD: -1.78%, 1-year: +4.42%, 3-year annualised: +7.20%, 5-year annualised: +3.15%, 10-year annualised: +2.97%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.83, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does BND pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, BND distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 5.85%, 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 BND invest in?

Accepted Answer

BND's top holdings include Long-Term Euro BTP Future Sept 26 (FBTPU26, 5.5%), Euro Bobl Future Sept 26 (FGBMU26, 3.6%), Euro Bund Future Sept 26 (FGBLU26, 3.5%), Euro Schatz Future Sept 26 (FGBSU26, 3.3%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does BND invest in?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

How large is BND? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

BND has approximately $999M 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 BND launched?

Accepted Answer

BND was launched on October 28, 2015, giving it a 11-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 BND in Canada?

Accepted Answer

BND trades on the TSX under the ticker BND. 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 BND?

Accepted Answer

BND has a 1-year volatility of 3.19% and a beta of 0.54 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.83 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	$17.65	$17.65	$17.61	$17.64	$17.64	9,865
2026-07-17	$17.68	$17.68	$17.62	$17.62	$17.62	419,862
2026-07-16	$17.68	$17.68	$17.64	$17.65	$17.65	14,654
2026-07-15	$17.69	$17.70	$17.65	$17.70	$17.70	20,378
2026-07-14	$17.65	$17.69	$17.65	$17.68	$17.68	19,349
2026-07-13	$17.71	$17.71	$17.65	$17.67	$17.67	18,876
2026-07-10	$17.75	$17.75	$17.71	$17.73	$17.73	37,037
2026-07-09	$17.69	$17.72	$17.68	$17.71	$17.71	42,139
2026-07-08	$17.76	$17.76	$17.70	$17.70	$17.70	37,983
2026-07-07	$17.81	$17.81	$17.77	$17.79	$17.79	33,905

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

Purpose Global Bond Fund Series ETF (BND : TSX)

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