Question 1

What is XBB?

Accepted Answer

XBB (iShares Canadian Universe Bond) 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 XBB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XBB last traded at $27.97 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XBB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

XBB has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% 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%, XBB is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are XBB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XBB historical returns: YTD: -0.25%, 1-year: +4.03%, 3-year annualised: +4.25%, 5-year annualised: +0.33%, 10-year annualised: +1.51%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.15, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XBB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XBB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.40%, 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 XBB invest in?

Accepted Answer

XBB's top holdings include Canada (Government of) 1.25% (null, 1.4%), Canada (Government of) 1% (null, 1.2%), Canada (Government of) 0.5% (null, 1.1%), Quebec (Province Of) 3.5% (null, 1.1%), Ontario (Province Of) 2.9% (null, 1.0%) — and 3 more positions. 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 XBB invest in?

Accepted Answer

XBB'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 XBB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XBB has approximately $10.09B 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 XBB launched?

Accepted Answer

XBB was launched on November 20, 2000, giving it a 26-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 XBB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XBB has a 1-year volatility of 4.02% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.15 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
2026-07-20	$27.98	$28.01	$27.94	$27.97	$27.97	120,356
2026-07-17	$28.00	$28.05	$27.96	$27.96	$27.96	80,334
2026-07-16	$27.97	$28.03	$27.94	$28.03	$28.03	146,262
2026-07-15	$27.96	$28.04	$27.93	$28.01	$28.01	161,429
2026-07-14	$27.94	$28.00	$27.94	$27.96	$27.96	190,094
2026-07-13	$28.00	$28.00	$27.92	$27.95	$27.95	125,008
2026-07-10	$28.02	$28.06	$28.01	$28.05	$28.05	118,071
2026-07-09	$27.99	$28.05	$27.97	$28.04	$28.04	83,577
2026-07-08	$27.99	$27.99	$27.92	$27.95	$27.95	290,252
2026-07-07	$28.16	$28.18	$28.08	$28.10	$28.10	130,786

#	Name	Weight
1	Canada (Government of) 1.25%	1.42%
2	Canada (Government of) 1%	1.16%
3	Canada (Government of) 0.5%	1.12%
4	Quebec (Province Of) 3.5%	1.07%
5	Ontario (Province Of) 2.9%	1.02%
6	Canada (Government of) 2%	1.00%
7	Canada (Government of) 1.5%	0.99%
8	Canada (Government of) 1.75%	0.95%

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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