iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF
Price
C$54.31
YTD
+12.50%
Expense
0.18%
Yield
2.85%
XBB
XBB TSX
iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF · by BlackRock iShares
Price
C$27.53
YTD return
+2.30%
1Y return
4.80%
Expense ratio
0.10%
Dividend yield
3.33%
AUM
CAD 9.02B
iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB) is one of Canada's oldest and largest bond ETFs. It provides broad Canadian fixed-income exposure with over 1,500 bond holdings.
About iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond ETF
XBB has been a core Canadian bond holding since 2000. It tracks the FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index with approximately 1,510 holdings spanning government, provincial, and corporate bonds.
Top holdings
Every holding links to its own page with a live price and the full list of funds that own it.
| # | Holding | Ticker | Sector | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government of Canada Bonds | GOC | — | 38.00% | — |
| 2 | Provincial Bonds | PROV | — | 27.00% | — |
| 3 | Corporate Bonds | CORP | — | 25.00% | $94.38 0.11% |
| 4 | Municipal Bonds | MUNI | — | 10.00% | $51.13 -0.12% |
Frequently asked questions
Is XBB a good bond ETF?
Yes, XBB is one of Canada's oldest and largest bond ETFs with broad exposure to government and corporate bonds. It's an excellent core fixed-income holding.
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