Question 1

What is ESGB?

Accepted Answer

ESGB — BMO ESG Corporate Bond Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the ESGB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ESGB last traded at $28.13 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ESGB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are ESGB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ESGB historical returns: YTD: +1.11%, 1-year: +4.37%, 3-year annualised: +6.27%, 5-year annualised: +2.11%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.57, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ESGB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ESGB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.91%. 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 ESGB invest in?

Accepted Answer

ESGB's top holdings include The Toronto-Dominion Bank 1.94% (null, 1.8%), Telus Corporation 2.35% (null, 1.6%), Bank Montreal Que 3.19% (null, 1.4%), Royal Bank of Canada 2.36% (null, 1.3%), Sun Life Financial Inc. (null, 1.3%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Corp Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does ESGB invest in?

Accepted Answer

ESGB'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 ESGB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ESGB has approximately $85M 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 ESGB launched?

Accepted Answer

ESGB was launched on January 15, 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 ESGB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

ESGB has a 1-year volatility of 2.90% and a beta of 0.92 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.57 indicates moderate risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-06-25	$28.13	$28.13	$28.13	$28.13	$28.13	239
2026-06-24	$28.16	$28.16	$28.16	$28.16	$28.16	253
2026-06-23	$27.99	$27.99	$27.98	$27.98	$27.98	522
2026-06-22	$28.03	$28.03	$28.03	$28.03	$28.03	1,203
2026-06-19	$28.08	$28.08	$28.08	$28.08	$28.08	825
2026-06-18	$28.14	$28.14	$28.14	$28.14	$28.14	1,642
2026-06-17	$28.04	$28.09	$28.04	$28.09	$28.09	1,336
2026-06-16	$28.07	$28.07	$28.07	$28.07	$28.07	0
2026-06-15	$28.15	$28.15	$28.03	$28.10	$28.10	7,077
2026-06-12	$28.03	$28.03	$28.03	$28.03	$28.03	131

#	Name	Weight
1	The Toronto-Dominion Bank 1.94%	1.82%
2	Telus Corporation 2.35%	1.65%
3	Bank Montreal Que 3.19%	1.44%
4	Royal Bank of Canada 2.36%	1.34%
5	Sun Life Financial Inc.	1.25%
6	Royal Bank of Canada 2.35%	1.23%
7	Royal Bank of Canada 1.94%	1.07%
8	Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 2.97%	1.06%
9	Pembina Pipeline Corporation 3.62%	1.05%
10	Bank of Nova Scotia 2.49%	1.04%

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%

BMO ESG Corporate Bond Index ETF (ESGB : TSX)

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