Question 1

What is CLG?

Accepted Answer

CLG (iShares 1-10Yr Laddered Government Bond Common Class) 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 CLG ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

CLG last traded at $17.08 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the CLG MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are CLG annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

CLG historical returns: YTD: -1.84%, 1-year: +0.10%, 3-year annualised: +4.63%, 5-year annualised: +1.06%, 10-year annualised: +1.33%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.23, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does CLG pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CLG distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.60%, 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 CLG invest in?

Accepted Answer

CLG's top holdings include Canada (Government of) 2% (null, 4.2%), Canada (Government of) 1.25% (null, 3.7%), Province of New Brunswick 2.85% (null, 2.3%), Canada (Government of) 1.5% (null, 2.3%), Canada Housing Trust No.1 2.4% (null, 2.3%) — and 4 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 CLG invest in?

Accepted Answer

CLG'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 CLG? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

CLG has approximately $996M 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 CLG launched?

Accepted Answer

CLG was launched on October 20, 2011, giving it a 15-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 CLG in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

CLG has a 1-year volatility of 2.80% and a beta of 0.66 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.23 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	$17.03	$17.08	$17.03	$17.08	$17.08	14,238
2026-09-30	$17.03	$17.03	$17.02	$17.02	$17.02	14,511
2026-09-29	$17.03	$17.03	$17.02	$17.03	$17.03	23,194
2026-09-28	$17.03	$17.05	$17.01	$17.04	$17.04	16,223
2026-09-25	$17.02	$17.06	$17.01	$17.06	$17.06	7,500
2026-09-24	$17.01	$17.02	$17.01	$17.01	$17.01	10,098
2026-09-23	$17.11	$17.11	$17.06	$17.06	$17.06	1,200
2026-09-22	$17.18	$17.18	$17.16	$17.18	$17.18	5,460
2026-09-21	$17.14	$17.16	$17.14	$17.15	$17.15	7,232
2026-09-18	$17.13	$17.13	$17.12	$17.13	$17.13	13,193

#	Name	Weight
1	Canada (Government of) 2%	4.22%
2	Canada (Government of) 1.25%	3.74%
3	Province of New Brunswick 2.85%	2.32%
4	Canada (Government of) 1.5%	2.31%
5	Canada Housing Trust No.1 2.4%	2.25%
6	Ontario (Province Of) 2.85%	2.25%
7	Quebec (Province Of) 3.5%	2.11%
8	Canada (Government of) 5.75%	2.07%
9	Canada (Government of) 1%	2.02%

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 CLG?

What is the CLG ETF price today?

What is the CLG MER (management expense ratio)?

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What does CLG invest in?

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How large is CLG? (Assets under management)

When was CLG launched?

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Period	Return
YTD	-1.84%
1 Year	+0.10%
3 Year (Ann.)	+4.63%
5 Year (Ann.)	+1.06%
10 Year (Ann.)	+1.33%
1Y Volatility	2.80%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	0.23