Question 1

What is STPL?

Accepted Answer

STPL — BMO Global Consumer Staples Hedged — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the STPL ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

STPL last traded at $26.42 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are STPL annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

STPL historical returns: YTD: +10.78%, 1-year: +11.38%, 3-year annualised: +8.15%, 5-year annualised: +5.35%, 10-year annualised: +0.00%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.19, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does STPL pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, STPL distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.24%, paid quarterly. 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 does STPL invest in?

Accepted Answer

STPL's top holdings include Procter & Gamble Company (PG, 9.2%), The Coca-Cola Company (KO, 9.6%), Philip Morris International Inc (PM, 8.2%), Nestle S.A. (NESN, 6.5%), PepsiCo Inc (PEP, 4.8%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 6

What sectors does STPL invest in?

Accepted Answer

STPL's largest sector exposures are Consumer Defensive (89.4%), Healthcare (9.3%), Basic Materials (2.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is STPL? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

STPL has approximately $33M 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 8

When was STPL launched?

Accepted Answer

STPL was launched on April 3, 2017, giving it a 9-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 9

How do I buy STPL in Canada?

Accepted Answer

STPL trades on the TSX under the ticker STPL. 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 10

How risky is STPL?

Accepted Answer

STPL has a 1-year volatility of 15.55% and a beta of 0.22 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.19 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-29	$26.39	$26.42	$26.25	$26.42	$26.42	6,874
2026-10-28	$26.23	$26.23	$26.16	$26.17	$26.17	5,523
2026-10-27	$26.54	$26.54	$26.31	$26.31	$26.31	9,879
2026-10-26	$26.90	$26.90	$26.42	$26.42	$26.42	5,135
2026-10-23	$26.57	$26.86	$26.51	$26.51	$26.51	10,838
2026-10-22	$26.67	$26.95	$26.67	$26.95	$26.95	8,209
2026-10-21	$26.18	$26.48	$26.18	$26.41	$26.41	5,055
2026-10-20	$26.59	$26.60	$26.50	$26.57	$26.57	12,395
2026-10-19	$26.46	$26.46	$26.30	$26.45	$26.45	4,633
2026-10-16	$26.36	$26.43	$26.32	$26.39	$26.39	5,014

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	PG	Procter & Gamble Company	9.21%
2	KO	The Coca-Cola Company	9.59%
3	PM	Philip Morris International Inc	8.19%
4	NESN	Nestle S.A.	6.49%
5	PEP	PepsiCo Inc	4.84%
6	ULVR	Unilever PLC	3.44%
7	MO	Altria Group	3.04%
8	BATS	British American Tobacco PLC	3.06%
9	CVS	CVS Health Corp	3.03%
10	MCK	McKesson Corporation	2.76%

Sector	Weight
Consumer Defensive	89.43%
Healthcare	9.30%
Basic Materials	2.05%
Consumer Cyclicals	1.40%
Industrials	0.15%
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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