Question 1

What is XGB?

Accepted Answer

XGB (iShares Canadian Government 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 XGB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XGB last traded at $18.62 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XGB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

XGB 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%, XGB is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are XGB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XGB historical returns: YTD: -2.87%, 1-year: +0.50%, 3-year annualised: +3.62%, 5-year annualised: -0.52%, 10-year annualised: +0.68%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.03, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XGB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XGB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.18%, 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 XGB invest in?

Accepted Answer

XGB's top holdings include Canada (Government of) 1.25% (null, 2.1%), Canada (Government of) 0.25% (null, 1.4%), Canada (Government of) 1% (null, 1.4%), Canada (Government of) 2% (null, 1.4%), Quebec (Province Of) 3.5% (null, 1.3%) — 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 XGB invest in?

Accepted Answer

XGB'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 XGB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XGB has approximately $1.69B 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 XGB launched?

Accepted Answer

XGB was launched on November 6, 2006, giving it a 20-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 XGB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XGB has a 1-year volatility of 4.63% and a beta of 1.07 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.03 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	$18.66	$18.68	$18.61	$18.62	$18.62	67,293
2026-09-09	$18.78	$18.78	$18.74	$18.74	$18.74	32,151
2026-09-08	$18.82	$18.82	$18.79	$18.79	$18.79	49,472
2026-09-04	$18.87	$18.87	$18.82	$18.83	$18.83	26,200
2026-09-03	$18.87	$18.87	$18.80	$18.80	$18.80	39,351
2026-09-02	$18.85	$18.85	$18.78	$18.82	$18.82	32,257
2026-09-01	$18.85	$18.87	$18.84	$18.86	$18.86	16,987
2026-08-31	$18.87	$18.87	$18.84	$18.87	$18.87	20,933
2026-08-28	$18.91	$18.92	$18.85	$18.87	$18.87	134,300
2026-08-27	$18.95	$18.95	$18.88	$18.89	$18.89	25,390

#	Name	Weight
1	Canada (Government of) 1.25%	2.10%
2	Canada (Government of) 0.25%	1.44%
3	Canada (Government of) 1%	1.37%
4	Canada (Government of) 2%	1.37%
5	Quebec (Province Of) 3.5%	1.33%
6	Canada (Government of) 0.5%	1.31%
7	Canada Housing Trust No.1 2.9%	1.27%
8	Canada (Government of) 1.75%	1.21%

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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iShares Canadian Government Bond (XGB : TSX)

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