Question 1

What is HBB?

Accepted Answer

HBB (Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corporate Class ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Canadian Fixed Income category. It tracks the Morningstar Can Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the HBB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

HBB last traded at $49.33 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the HBB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

HBB has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.09% 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 0.09%, HBB is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are HBB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

HBB historical returns: YTD: -0.92%, 1-year: +0.44%, 3-year annualised: +3.72%, 5-year annualised: -0.31%, 10-year annualised: +0.96%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.05, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does HBB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

HBB distribution information is shown in the ETF details panel on this page. Check the ETF details section for the most current yield data.

Question 6

What does HBB invest in?

Accepted Answer

HBB's top holdings include null (null, 100.0%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does HBB invest in?

Accepted Answer

HBB'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 8

How large is HBB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

HBB has approximately $3.07B 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 HBB launched?

Accepted Answer

HBB was launched on May 8, 2014, giving it a 12-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 HBB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

HBB has a 1-year volatility of 4.49% and a beta of 1.04 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.05 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
2026-09-10	$49.43	$49.46	$49.32	$49.33	$49.33	13,017
2026-09-09	$49.73	$49.73	$49.65	$49.65	$49.65	7,137
2026-09-08	$49.87	$49.87	$49.81	$49.84	$49.84	22,467
2026-09-04	$49.95	$49.95	$49.86	$49.89	$49.89	29,000
2026-09-03	$49.95	$49.95	$49.81	$49.83	$49.83	54,891
2026-09-02	$49.97	$49.97	$49.70	$49.74	$49.74	15,644
2026-09-01	$49.89	$49.97	$49.82	$49.95	$49.95	21,112
2026-08-31	$49.96	$49.97	$49.90	$49.95	$49.95	19,933
2026-08-28	$50.03	$50.05	$49.95	$49.97	$49.97	22,389
2026-08-27	$50.16	$50.16	$50.03	$50.03	$50.03	6,754

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%

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