Question 1

What is CGBI?

Accepted Answer

CGBI — CIBC Global Bond ex-Canada Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the CGBI ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

CGBI last traded at $16.95 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the CGBI MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

CGBI has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.19% 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 0.19%, CGBI is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are CGBI annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

CGBI historical returns: YTD: -3.36%, 1-year: -1.98%, 3-year annualised: +3.43%, 5-year annualised: -0.88%, 10-year annualised: +0.00%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.20, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does CGBI pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CGBI distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.04%, 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 CGBI invest in?

Accepted Answer

CGBI's top holdings include iShares MBS ETF (MBB, 13.5%). 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 CGBI invest in?

Accepted Answer

CGBI's largest sector exposures are Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%), Healthcare (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is CGBI? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

CGBI has approximately $803M 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 CGBI launched?

Accepted Answer

CGBI was launched on September 13, 2021, giving it a 5-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 CGBI in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

CGBI has a 1-year volatility of 3.62% and a beta of 0.57 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.20 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	$16.99	$17.01	$16.95	$16.95	$16.95	141,603
2026-10-28	$16.95	$16.95	$16.95	$16.95	$16.95	1,000
2026-10-27	$16.98	$16.98	$16.98	$16.98	$16.98	400
2026-10-26	$16.95	$16.95	$16.95	$16.95	$16.95	0
2026-10-23	$16.95	$16.95	$16.95	$16.95	$16.95	1,200
2026-10-22	$16.92	$16.92	$16.92	$16.92	$16.92	5,000
2026-10-21	$16.92	$16.92	$16.91	$16.92	$16.92	8,100
2026-10-20	$16.85	$16.85	$16.85	$16.85	$16.85	0
2026-10-19	$16.87	$16.87	$16.85	$16.85	$16.85	408
2026-10-16	$16.87	$16.93	$16.87	$16.93	$16.93	400

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CIBC Global Bond ex-Canada Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (CGBI : TSX)

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