TSX CARS

Evolve Automobile Innovation Index Fund

Canada’s First Automobile Innovation ETF

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Fact Sheet PRESENTATION Performance

ETF Series

Mutual Fund Series

Ticker

 

CARS

Nav

(as at January 17 , 2021)

$54.68

Nav Change

(as at January 17 , 2021)

-4.10%

Market Price

 

N/A

Style

 

Index-Based

Number Of Holdings

(as at January 17 , 2021)

34

AUM

(as at January 17 , 2021)

$76.076 M

Target Yield*

 

0.64%

Overview

Portfolio

Performance

Distributions

Documents

Overview

Investment Objective

CARS seeks to replicate, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of the Solactive Future Cars Index Canadian Dollar Hedged, or any successor thereto. CARS invests primarily in equity securities of companies that are directly or indirectly involved in developing electric drivetrains, autonomous driving or network connected services for automobiles.

Fund Details

CUSIP

30052J102

TICKER

CARS

Listing Exchange

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)

Listing Date

September 29, 2017

CURRENCY

Hedged to CAD

RSP ELIGIBILITY

Yes

STYLE

Index-Based

INDEX

Solactive Future Cars Index Canadian Dollar Hedged

INDEX PROVIDER

Solactive AG

INDEX REBALANCING FREQUENCY

Quarterly

MANAGEMENT FEE

0.40% (plus applicable sales taxes)

DISTRIBUTION FREQUENCY

Monthly

DISTRIBUTION YIELD

N/A

CUSIP

30052J201

TICKER

CARS.B

Listing Exchange

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)

Listing Date

September 29, 2017

CURRENCY

Unhedged to CAD

RSP ELIGIBILITY

Yes

STYLE

Index-Based

INDEX

Solactive Future Cars Index

INDEX PROVIDER

Solactive AG

INDEX REBALANCING FREQUENCY

Quarterly

MANAGEMENT FEE

0.40% (plus applicable sales taxes)

DISTRIBUTION FREQUENCY

Monthly

DISTRIBUTION YIELD

N/A

CUSIP

30052J300

TICKER

CARS.U

Listing Exchange

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)

Listing Date

November 3, 2017

CURRENCY

USD

RSP ELIGIBILITY

Yes

STYLE

Index-Based

INDEX

Solactive Future Cars Index USD

INDEX PROVIDER

Solactive AG

INDEX REBALANCING FREQUENCY

Quarterly

MANAGEMENT FEE

0.40% (plus applicable sales taxes)

DISTRIBUTION FREQUENCY

Monthly

DISTRIBUTION YIELD

N/A

FundSERV Code

EVF141

Inception Date

April 23, 2019

Registered Investment Eligibility

Yes

Currency

Hedged to CAD

Index Provider

Solactive AG

Index

Solactive Future Cars Index

Style

Index-Based

Index Rebalancing Frequency

Quarterly

Class A Trailer

1.00% (plus applicable sales taxes)

Management Fee

0.40% (plus applicable sales taxes)

Distribution Frequency

Monthly

FundSERV Code

EVF140

Inception Date

April 23, 2019

Registered Investment Eligibility

Yes

Currency

Hedged to CAD

Index Provider

Solactive AG

Style

Index-Based

Index

Solactive Future Cars Index

Index Rebalancing Frequency

Quarterly

Management Fee

0.40% (plus applicable sales taxes)

Distribution Frequency

Monthly

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Who Should Consider
This Fund?

Investors that are:

  • Interested in companies that are directly or indirectly involved in developing electric drivetrains, autonomous driving or network connected services for automobiles
  • Seeking capital appreciation through owning exposure to international equities in developed markets
  • Willing to take the risk associated with equity investments
  • Interested in Socially Responsible Investments (SRI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) mandates

* Estimate only. Actual yield changes daily based on market conditions. Target yield is gross of MER

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with exchange traded mutual funds (ETFs). Please read the prospectus before investing. ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. There are risks involved with investing in ETFs. Please read the prospectus for a complete description of risks relevant to the ETF. Investors may incur customary brokerage commissions in buying or selling ETF units.

Investors should monitor their holdings, as frequently as daily, to ensure that they remain consistent with their investment strategies.

Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information may relate to a future outlook and anticipated distributions, events or results and may include statements regarding future financial performance. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terms such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “intend” or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Actual results may vary from such forward-looking information. Evolve undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law.

Portfolio

Geographic Allocation

As at Jan 14, 2021

Name

Weight

Sector Allocation

As at Jan 14, 2021

Name

Weight

Holdings

As at Jan 14, 2021

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Performance

As at January. 15 , 2021

Ticker

Nav

1D

1M

3M

6M

YTD

1Y

2Y

3Y

SI**

CARS
$57.02
-1.43%
33.05%
63.55%
90.14%
--
--
82.23%
38.55%
38.23%
CARS.B
$61.07
-1.82%
32.42%
60.29%
82.80%
--
--
82.52%
40.93%
40.80%
CARS.U
$55.23
-1.34%
33.66%
66.64%
96.90%
--
--
87.03%
40.43%
38.57%

** Performance since inception on September 29, 2017

The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in per unit value and reinvestment of all dividends or 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. The rates of return shown in the table are not intended to reflect future values of the ETF or returns on investment in the ETF. ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

* Estimate only. Actual yield changes daily based on market conditions. Target yield is gross of MER

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with exchange traded mutual funds (ETFs). Please read the prospectus before investing. ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. There are risks involved with investing in ETFs. Please read the prospectus for a complete description of risks relevant to the ETF. Investors may incur customary brokerage commissions in buying or selling ETF units.

Investors should monitor their holdings, as frequently as daily, to ensure that they remain consistent with their investment strategies.

Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information may relate to a future outlook and anticipated distributions, events or results and may include statements regarding future financial performance. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terms such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “intend” or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Actual results may vary from such forward-looking information. Evolve undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law.

Distributions

Distributions

LAST DISTRIBUTION PER UNIT:

$0.0110

DISTRIBUTION FREQUENCY:

Monthly

EX-DIVIDEND DATE:

December 30, 2020

RECORD DATE:

December 31, 2020

PAYMENT DATE:

January 8, 2021

Ex-Dividend Date:Record Date:Payment Date:Payment Amount:Distribution Frequency:
January 30, 2020January 31, 2020February 7, 2020$0.0110Monthly
February 27, 2020February 27, 2020March 6, 2020$0.0110Monthly
March 31, 2020March 31, 2020April 7, 2020$0.0110Monthly
April 29, 2020April 30, 2020May 7, 2020$0.0110Monthly
May 28, 2020May 29, 2020June 5, 2020$0.0110Monthly
June 29, 2020June 30, 2020July 8, 2020$0.0110Monthly
July 30, 2020July 31, 2020August 10, 2020$0.0110Monthly
August 28, 2020August 31, 2020September 8, 2020$0.0110Monthly
September 29, 2020September 30, 2020October 7, 2020$0.0110Monthly
October 29, 2020October 30, 2020November 6, 2020$0.0110Monthly
November 27, 2020November 30, 2020December 7, 2020$0.0110Monthly
December 30, 2020December 31, 2020January 8, 2021$0.0110Monthly
Ex-dividend Date:Record Date:Payment Date:Payment Amount:Distribution Frequency:
July 30, 2019July 31, 2019August 7, 2019$0.0110Monthly
June 27, 2019June 28, 2019July 8, 2019$0.0110Monthly
May 30, 2019May 31, 2019June 7, 2019$0.0110Monthly
April 29, 2019April 30, 2019May 7, 2019$0.0110Monthly
March 28, 2019March 29, 2019April 5, 2019$0.0110Monthly
February 27, 2019February 28, 2019March 7, 2019$0.0110Monthly
January 30, 2019January 31, 2019February 7, 2019$0.0110Monthly
August 29, 2019August 30, 2019September 9, 2019$0.0110Monthly
September 27, 2019September 30, 2019October 7, 2019$0.0110Monthly
October 30, 2019October 31, 2019November 7, 2019$0.0110Monthly
November 28, 2019November 29, 2019December 6, 2019$0.0110Monthly
December 30, 2019December 31, 2019January 8, 2020$0.0110Monthly
Ex-dividend Date:Record Date:Payment Date:Payment Amount:Distribution Frequency:
December 28, 2018December 31, 2018January 8, 2019$0.1742 (CARS)
$0.1784 (CARS.B)
$0.0110 (CARS.U)		Monthly
November 22, 2018November 23, 2018November 30, 2018$0.0110 Monthly
October 23, 2018October 24, 2018October 31, 2018$0.0110Monthly
September 20, 2018September 21, 2018September 30, 2018$0.0110Monthly
August 23, 2018July 24, 2018August 31, 2018$0.0110Monthly
July 23, 2018July 24, 2018July 31, 2018$0.0110Monthly
June 21, 2018June 22, 2018June 29, 2018$0.0110Monthly
May 23, 2018May 24, 2018May 31, 2018$0.0110Monthly
April 20, 2018April 23, 2018April 30, 2018$0.0110Monthly
March 21, 2018March 22, 2018March 29, 2018$0.0110Monthly
February 20, 2018February 21, 2018February 28, 2018$0.0110Monthly
January 23, 2018January 24, 2018January 31, 2018$0.0110Monthly
Ex-dividend Date:Record Date:Payment Date:Payment Amount:Distribution Frequency:
October 24, 2017October 25, 2017October 31, 2017$0.0110Monthly
November 23, 2017November 24, 2017November 30, 2017$0.0110Monthly
December 21, 2017December 22, 2017December 29, 2017$0.0110Monthly
December 28, 2017December 29, 2017January 9, 2018$0.0625The special distribution is a one-time payment.

Documents

Fact Sheet

Product Sheet

Commentary