Question 1

What is CDLB?

Accepted Answer

CDLB — CI DoubleLine Total Return Bond US$ Fund ETF C$ Hedged Series — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the CDLB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

CDLB last traded at $16.29 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the CDLB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are CDLB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

CDLB historical returns: YTD: -2.16%, 1-year: +3.56%, 3-year annualised: +3.07%, 5-year annualised: -0.61%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.11, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does CDLB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CDLB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.57%, 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 CDLB invest in?

Accepted Answer

CDLB's top holdings include Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 3.5% (null, 3.5%), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 2% (null, 2.3%), United States Treasury Notes 0.88% (null, 2.1%), United States Treasury Notes 1.25% (null, 2.1%), United States Treasury Notes 1.62% (null, 2.0%) — and 3 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does CDLB invest in?

Accepted Answer

CDLB'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 CDLB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

CDLB has approximately $1M 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 CDLB launched?

Accepted Answer

CDLB was launched on May 8, 2020, giving it a 6-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 CDLB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

CDLB has a 1-year volatility of 3.37% and a beta of 0.65 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.11 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
2026-06-04	$16.30	$16.30	$16.29	$16.29	$16.29	700
2026-06-01	$16.27	$16.27	$16.27	$16.27	$16.27	900
2026-05-29	$16.28	$16.28	$16.28	$16.28	$16.28	0
2026-05-22	$16.28	$16.28	$16.28	$16.28	$16.28	0
2026-05-20	$16.29	$16.29	$16.29	$16.29	$16.29	1,100
2026-05-15	$16.29	$16.29	$16.28	$16.28	$16.28	1,800
2026-05-14	$16.42	$16.42	$16.42	$16.42	$16.42	7,300
2026-05-11	$16.42	$16.48	$16.41	$16.48	$16.48	3,900
2026-05-06	$16.48	$16.48	$16.48	$16.48	$16.48	1,200
2026-05-04	$16.35	$16.36	$16.35	$16.36	$16.36	2,700

#	Name	Weight
1	Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 3.5%	3.54%
2	Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 2%	2.31%
3	United States Treasury Notes 0.88%	2.09%
4	United States Treasury Notes 1.25%	2.09%
5	United States Treasury Notes 1.62%	2.05%
6	Federal National Mortgage Association 3%	1.83%
7	Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 3%	1.79%
8	Fnma Pass-Thru I 2.5%	1.74%

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%

CI DoubleLine Total Return Bond US$ Fund ETF C$ Hedged Series (CDLB : TSX)

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