Question 1

What is CLF?

Accepted Answer

CLF (iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF Common Class) 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 CLF ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

CLF last traded at $17.34 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the CLF MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are CLF annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

CLF historical returns: YTD: -1.34%, 1-year: +0.35%, 3-year annualised: +4.27%, 5-year annualised: +1.61%, 10-year annualised: +1.47%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.32, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does CLF pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CLF distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.29%, 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 CLF invest in?

Accepted Answer

CLF's top holdings include Canada (Government of) 2% (null, 4.2%), Canada (Government of) 2.5% (null, 4.2%), Canada (Government of) 2.25% (null, 4.0%), Canada Housing Trust No.1 2.55% (null, 4.0%), Canada (Government of) 1% (null, 4.0%) — 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 CLF invest in?

Accepted Answer

CLF's largest sector exposures are Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%), Healthcare (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is CLF? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

CLF has approximately $764M 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 CLF launched?

Accepted Answer

CLF was launched on January 31, 2008, giving it a 18-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 CLF in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

CLF has a 1-year volatility of 1.85% and a beta of 1.18 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.32 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
2026-10-01	$17.29	$17.35	$17.29	$17.34	$17.34	14,905
2026-09-30	$17.28	$17.28	$17.27	$17.27	$17.27	22,995
2026-09-29	$17.29	$17.29	$17.28	$17.29	$17.29	18,452
2026-09-28	$17.29	$17.30	$17.27	$17.29	$17.29	95,309
2026-09-25	$17.30	$17.31	$17.29	$17.31	$17.31	20,700
2026-09-24	$17.28	$17.30	$17.27	$17.27	$17.27	11,684
2026-09-23	$17.38	$17.38	$17.31	$17.32	$17.32	13,508
2026-09-22	$17.37	$17.39	$17.37	$17.39	$17.39	3,597
2026-09-21	$17.37	$17.39	$17.37	$17.38	$17.38	3,277
2026-09-18	$17.36	$17.36	$17.35	$17.35	$17.35	15,240

#	Name	Weight
1	Canada (Government of) 2%	4.23%
2	Canada (Government of) 2.5%	4.20%
3	Canada (Government of) 2.25%	4.04%
4	Canada Housing Trust No.1 2.55%	4.03%
5	Canada (Government of) 1%	4.00%
6	Canada (Government of) 0.5%	3.94%
7	Canada (Government of) 1.5%	3.89%
8	Canada Housing Trust No.1 2.4%	3.89%

Sector	Weight
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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What is CLF?

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What is the CLF MER (management expense ratio)?

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What does CLF invest in?

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How large is CLF? (Assets under management)

When was CLF launched?

How do I buy CLF in Canada?

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Period	Return
YTD	-1.34%
1 Year	+0.35%
3 Year (Ann.)	+4.27%
5 Year (Ann.)	+1.61%
10 Year (Ann.)	+1.47%
1Y Volatility	1.85%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	0.32