Question 1

What is XSB?

Accepted Answer

XSB (iShares Canadian Short Term Bond) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Canadian Short Term Fixed Income category. It tracks the Morningstar Can 1-5Y Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XSB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XSB last traded at $26.53 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XSB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XSB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XSB historical returns: YTD: -1.59%, 1-year: +1.75%, 3-year annualised: +4.70%, 5-year annualised: +1.97%, 10-year annualised: +1.92%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.61, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XSB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XSB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.11%, 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 XSB invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSB's top holdings include Canada (Government of) 0.5% (null, 2.9%), Canada (Government of) 2% (null, 2.4%), Canada (Government of) 1% (null, 2.3%), Canada Housing Trust No.1 2.9% (null, 2.2%), Canada (Government of) 1.75% (null, 2.2%) — and 3 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can 1-5Y Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XSB invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSB'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 XSB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XSB has approximately $4.52B 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 XSB launched?

Accepted Answer

XSB 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 XSB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XSB has a 1-year volatility of 1.75% and a beta of 1.05 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.61 indicates moderate 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	$26.57	$26.58	$26.52	$26.53	$26.53	140,753
2026-09-09	$26.65	$26.65	$26.63	$26.63	$26.63	56,439
2026-09-08	$26.67	$26.68	$26.65	$26.66	$26.66	116,766
2026-09-04	$26.68	$26.70	$26.67	$26.68	$26.68	94,600
2026-09-03	$26.71	$26.71	$26.65	$26.67	$26.67	97,366
2026-09-02	$26.72	$26.72	$26.65	$26.66	$26.66	116,732
2026-09-01	$26.71	$26.74	$26.71	$26.72	$26.72	248,116
2026-08-31	$26.73	$26.73	$26.71	$26.73	$26.73	150,848
2026-08-28	$26.74	$26.76	$26.71	$26.72	$26.72	107,800
2026-08-27	$26.78	$26.78	$26.73	$26.74	$26.74	67,954

#	Name	Weight
1	Canada (Government of) 0.5%	2.91%
2	Canada (Government of) 2%	2.35%
3	Canada (Government of) 1%	2.28%
4	Canada Housing Trust No.1 2.9%	2.22%
5	Canada (Government of) 1.75%	2.18%
6	Canada Housing Trust No.1 2.4%	2.12%
7	Canada (Government of) 0.25%	2.05%
8	Canada (Government of) 1.5%	2.03%

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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