Question 1

What is RUDB?

Accepted Answer

RUDB (RBC U.S. Discount Bond ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Global Fixed Income category. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the RUDB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

RUDB last traded at $22.18 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are RUDB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

RUDB historical returns: YTD: +1.65%, 1-year: +6.12%, 3-year annualised: +6.38%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.62, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does RUDB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, RUDB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.71%, 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 5

What sectors does RUDB invest in?

Accepted Answer

RUDB'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 6

How large is RUDB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

RUDB has approximately $358M 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 7

When was RUDB launched?

Accepted Answer

RUDB was launched on May 18, 2023, giving it a 3-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 8

How do I buy RUDB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

RUDB trades on the TSX under the ticker RUDB. 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 9

How risky is RUDB?

Accepted Answer

RUDB has a 1-year volatility of 5.31% and a beta of 0.59 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.62 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	$22.18	$22.18	$22.18	$22.18	$22.18	146
2026-07-17	$22.17	$22.17	$22.14	$22.14	$22.14	1,120
2026-07-16	$22.16	$22.20	$22.16	$22.20	$22.20	2,065
2026-07-15	$22.21	$22.21	$22.21	$22.21	$22.21	1,079
2026-07-13	$22.33	$22.33	$22.33	$22.33	$22.33	0
2026-07-10	$22.31	$22.31	$22.31	$22.31	$22.31	900
2026-07-09	$22.37	$22.37	$22.37	$22.37	$22.37	1,200
2026-07-08	$22.35	$22.35	$22.35	$22.35	$22.35	1,121
2026-07-07	$22.41	$22.41	$22.41	$22.41	$22.41	170
2026-07-06	$22.43	$22.48	$22.43	$22.48	$22.48	1,168

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%

RBC U.S. Discount Bond ETF (RUDB : TSX)

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