Brompton European Dividend Growth ETF

  • Management Style
    Active with Covered Calls
  • Closing Price (Apr 15, 2025)
    $10.43
  • NAV (Apr 15, 2025)
    $10.37
  • Distribution Rate (Apr 15, 2025)
    6.04%
  • ESG Score (*)
    A-

Why Invest?

  • Approximately equal-weight portfolio of equity securities of large capitalization European Dividend Growth Companies
  • Monthly distributions with capital appreciation potential
  • Selective covered call strategy to enhance portfolio income and lower volatility
  • European companies with a history of growing dividends have outperformed the broader market over time.

Why Europe?

  • Manager believes European equities are currently attractively valued
  • Diversification benefits: Europe provides an opportunity for Canadians to diversify by investing in equity sectors that are underrepresented in the Canadian market

This ETF is for Investors who are:

  • Seeking capital appreciation
  • Seeking enhanced income and lower volatility through covered call strategies
  • Comfortable with equity risk

FUND FACTS

  • Ticker
    EDGF
  • CUSIP
    11222M100
  • Outstanding (Apr 15, 2025)
    2,460,052
  • Inception Date (CAD Hedged)
    July 21, 2017
  • Management Fee
    0.75%
  • ETF Conversion Date (CAD Hedged)
    April 23, 2019
  • Manager/Portfolio Manager
    Brompton Funds Limited
  • Auditor
    PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
  • Currency
    Hedged to CAD
  • Custodian
    CIBC Mellon Trust Company
  • Transfer Agent
    TSX Trust Company
  • Eligibility
    All registered and non-registered accounts
  • Risk Rating
    Medium

This webpage is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy the securities referred to herein. The opinions contained in this report are solely those of Brompton Funds Limited (“BFL”) and are subject to change without notice. BFL makes every effort to ensure that the information has been derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, BFL assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages, whether direct or indirect which arise from the use of this information. BFL is under no obligation to update the information contained herein. The information should not be regarded as a substitute for the exercise of your own judgment. Please read the prospectus before investing.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with exchange-traded fund investments. The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any securityholder that would have reduced returns. Please read the prospectus before investing. Exchange-traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

Information contained on this webpage was published at a specific point in time. Upon publication, it is believed to be accurate and reliable, however, we cannot guarantee that it is complete or current at all times. Certain statements contained on this webpage constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information may relate to matters disclosed on this webpage and to other matters identified in public filings relating to the ETF, to the future outlook of the ETF and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding the future financial performance of the ETF. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terms such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “intend”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Actual results may vary from such forward-looking information. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and we assume no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

Managed by Brompton Funds Limited:

Founded in 2000, Brompton is an experienced investment fund manager with income and growth focused investment solutions including exchange-traded funds (ETFs), split share funds, and other TSX traded investment funds. Our funds are designed to address investors’ cash flow requirements and to provide them with value-added diversification strategies. Since inception, Brompton has paid out over $3.8 billion in distributions. For the level of service provided, our funds are known for their low management fees and costs.

Laura Lau

BASc (Hons), CFA, DMS
Chief Investment Officer

Laura Lau has 25 years investment experience and is the Chief Investment Officer with Brompton Funds. Ms. Lau leads Brompton’s portfolio management team that oversees assets of over $3 billion primarily in global and Canadian covered call mandates designed to generate income and lower volatility of returns.

Billy Huang

Senior Investment Analyst

Billy Huang joined Brompton Funds in 2021 as an Investment Analyst. He specializes in equity selection and trading strategies with a focus on global materials, consumer staples and consumer discretionary sectors.

Brompton European Dividend Growth ETF

Summary of Investment Portfolio as at March 31, 2025

Total Net Asset Value$25,831,000

Top 25 Holdings

% of Portfolio% of Net Asset Value
UniCredit SpA5.7%
Allianz SE5.1%
SAP SE ADR5.0%
BAE Systems PLC5.0%
Barclays PLC ADR5.0%
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft in Muenchen AG4.9%
Deutsche Telekom AG4.5%
Credit Agricole S.A.4.5%
Trane Technologies PLC4.4%
Compagnie de Saint Gobain S.A.4.4%
EssilorLuxottica S.A.4.3%
Tesco PLC4.3%
Nestle S.A.4.3%
Assicurazioni Generali SpA4.2%
Industria de Diseno Textil S.A.3.9%
Safran S.A.3.9%
Iberdrola S.A.3.8%
Prysmian SpA3.5%
Eaton Corporation PLC3.40%
Siemens AG2.9%
ASML Holding NV ADR2.7%
UCB S.A.2.3%
Novo Nordisk A/S ADR2.0%
Adidas AG2.0%
AstraZeneca PLC ADR1.7%
Total97.7%
Performance NAV History

Growth of $10,000(1)

Annual Compound Returns(2)

YTD 1-Year 3-Year 5-Year 10-Year Since Inception(3) Since Inception(4) Since Inception(2)
European Dividend Growth ETF 5.0% 7.4% 5.8% 11.5% 6.8%

Year-by-Year Returns

2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017(4)
Brompton European Dividend Growth ETF 12.6% 11.8% (19.2%) 24.4% 0.5% 34.8% (11.1%) 3.9%

Returns for Brompton European Dividend Growth ETF are unaudited.

This webpage is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy the securities referred to herein. The opinions contained in this report are solely those of Brompton Funds Limited (“BFL”) and are subject to change without notice. BFL makes every effort to ensure that the information has been derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, BFL assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages, whether direct or indirect which arise from the use of this information. BFL is under no obligation to update the information contained herein. The information should not be regarded as a substitute for the exercise of your own judgment. Please read the prospectus before investing.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with exchange-traded fund investments. The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any securityholder that would have reduced returns. Please read the prospectus before investing. Exchange-traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

Information contained on this webpage was published at a specific point in time. Upon publication, it is believed to be accurate and reliable, however, we cannot guarantee that it is complete or current at all times. Certain statements contained on this webpage constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information may relate to matters disclosed on this webpage and to other matters identified in public filings relating to the ETF, to the future outlook of the ETF and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding the future financial performance of the ETF. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terms such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “intend”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Actual results may vary from such forward-looking information. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and we assume no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

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Distributions

The actual breakdown of distributions for tax purposes will be provided to unitholders annually in March. This information will also be posted on the website as soon as it is available.

This information is of a general nature only and does not constitute legal or tax advice to any particular investor. Accordingly, prospective investors are advised to consult their own tax advisors with respect to their individual circumstances.

Tax Allocation

The following information is applicable to holders who, for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada), are resident in Canada and hold trust units as capital property. If this is not the case, a tax advisor should be consulted.

Holders of trust units outside of a RRSP, DPSP, RRIF, RESP or TFSA should expect to receive a T3 slip from their investment dealer. T3 supplementary slips will indicate Investment Income in Box 26, Foreign Non-Business Income in Box 25, Capital Gains in Box 21 and Dividend Income in Box 23 and Box 49. Dividend income is subject to the standard gross up and federal dividend tax credit rules.

The return of capital component is a non-taxable amount that serves to reduce the adjusted cost base of the Fund units and is reported in Box 42.

Select a year
Record Date Payment Date Capital Gains Eligible Dividend Foreign Non- Business Income Foreign Non- Business Income Tax Paid Other Income Return of Capital Total Distribution
Mar 31, 2025 Apr 14, 2025 * * * * * * 0.05250
Feb 28, 2025 Mar 14, 2025 * * * * * * 0.05250
Jan 31, 2025 Feb 14, 2025 * * * * * * 0.05250
Dec 31, 2024 Jan 15, 2025 0.00000 0.00000 0.02021 (0.00408) 0.00000 0.03637 0.05250
Nov 29, 2024 Dec 13, 2024 0.00000 0.00000 0.02021 (0.00408) 0.00000 0.03637 0.05250
Oct 31, 2024 Nov 14, 2024 0.00000 0.00000 0.02021 (0.00408) 0.00000 0.03637 0.05250
Sep 30, 2024 Oct 15, 2024 0.00000 0.00000 0.02021 (0.00408) 0.00000 0.03637 0.05250
Aug 30, 2024 Sep 16, 2024 0.00000 0.00000 0.02021 (0.00408) 0.00000 0.03637 0.05250
Jul 31, 2024 Aug 15, 2024 0.00000 0.00000 0.02021 (0.00408) 0.00000 0.03637 0.05250
Jun 28, 2024 Jul 15, 2024 0.00000 0.00000 0.01775 (0.00358) 0.00000 0.03193 0.04610
May 31, 2024 Jun 14, 2024 0.00000 0.00000 0.01775 (0.00358) 0.00000 0.03193 0.04610
Apr 30, 2024 May 14, 2024 0.00000 0.00000 0.01775 (0.00358) 0.00000 0.03193 0.04610
Total 0.00000 0.00000 0.17451 (0.03522) 0.00000 0.31401 0.61080
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