Fixed Income & Bonds
Bond and fixed-income ETFs — from government treasuries to high-yield corporate debt.
8 guides · 21 ETFs covered
Top Picks in Fixed Income & Bonds
Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond
$23.00
+0.44% YTD
Vanguard Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF
$24.34
+0.19% YTD
Vanguard Canadian Short Term Bond
$23.35
-0.23% YTD
Vanguard Canadian Long-Term Bond Index ETF
$20.54
+1.58% YTD
iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
$16.40
-1.56% YTD
iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
$31.10
-2.63% YTD
CIBC Global Bond ex-Canada Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
$17.38
-0.91% YTD
Fixed Income & Bonds Guides
4 Best Bond ETFs in Canada for Fixed Income
The best bond ETFs in Canada include VAB.TO (~0.06% MER), XBB.TO (~0.06%), ZAG.TO (~0.09%), and VSB.TO (~0.10%). These ETFs provide diversified exposure to government and corporate bonds, helping investors generate income and reduce portfolio volatility in TFSA, RRSP, or balanced portfolios.
4 Best Fixed-Income ETFs in Canada
The best fixed-income ETFs in Canada include VAB.TO (~0.06% MER), XBB.TO (~0.06%), ZAG.TO (~0.09%), and VSB.TO (~0.10%). These ETFs provide diversified exposure to government and corporate bonds, helping investors generate stable income and reduce portfolio volatility in TFSA, RRSP, or balanced portfolios.
3 Best Corporate Bond ETFs in Canada
The best corporate bond ETFs in Canada include VCB.TO (~0.06% MER), XCB.TO (~0.06%), ZCB.TO (~0.28%), and ZCM.TO (~0.22%). These ETFs provide exposure to investment-grade corporate bonds, offering higher yields than government bond ETFs while maintaining moderate risk for TFSA, RRSP, or income portfolios.
3 Best Short-Term Bond ETFs in Canada
The best short-term bond ETFs in Canada include VSB.TO (~0.10% MER), XSB.TO (~0.10%), ZST.TO (~0.20%), and ZFS.TO (~0.17%). These ETFs focus on short-duration bonds, offering lower volatility and reduced interest rate risk, making them suitable for TFSA, RRSP, or capital preservation strategies.
3 Best Long-Term Bond ETFs in Canada
The best long-term bond ETFs in Canada include VLB.TO (~0.09% MER), XLB.TO (~0.10%), ZFL.TO (~0.20%), and ZLC.TO (~0.20%). These ETFs invest in long-duration bonds, offering higher income and potential gains when interest rates fall, but with greater sensitivity to rate changes and increased volatility compared to shorter-term bond funds.
3 Best High-Yield Bond ETFs in Canada
The best high-yield bond ETFs in Canada include XHY.TO (~0.55% MER), ZHY.TO (~0.50%), and NHYB.TO (~0.30%). These ETFs invest in lower-rated corporate bonds, offering higher income than traditional bond ETFs, but with increased credit risk and volatility, especially during economic downturns or market stress.
3 Best US Treasury Bond ETFs in Canada
The best us treasury bond etf canada are funds that balance sustainable distributions with diversification and reasonable fees. Look for broad holdings, transparent strategy (dividends, preferreds, or covered calls), and a yield that fits your risk tolerance.
3 Best Global Bond ETFs in Canada
The best global bond ETFs in Canada include CGBI.TO (~0.20% MER), XGB.TO (~0.35%), and ZGB.TO (~0.45%). These ETFs provide exposure to international government and corporate bonds, offering diversification beyond Canada, but returns are influenced by global interest rates and currency movements.
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