Question 1

What is IGB?

Accepted Answer

IGB — Purpose Global Bond Class ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the IGB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

IGB last traded at $17.56 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the IGB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are IGB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

IGB historical returns: YTD: -4.20%, 1-year: -1.30%, 3-year annualised: +5.79%, 5-year annualised: +2.23%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.50, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does IGB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IGB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.40%, 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 IGB invest in?

Accepted Answer

IGB's top holdings include Purpose Global Bond Fund Series ETF (BND, 3.8%). 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 IGB invest in?

Accepted Answer

IGB'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 IGB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

IGB has approximately $435M 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 IGB launched?

Accepted Answer

IGB was launched on June 14, 2018, giving it a 8-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 IGB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

IGB has a 1-year volatility of 3.44% and a beta of 0.59 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.50 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
2026-09-11	$17.55	$17.57	$17.55	$17.56	$17.56	5,120
2026-09-10	$17.56	$17.60	$17.56	$17.57	$17.57	11,748
2026-09-09	$17.67	$17.67	$17.65	$17.66	$17.66	9,214
2026-09-08	$17.68	$17.70	$17.68	$17.68	$17.68	8,962
2026-09-04	$17.70	$17.72	$17.70	$17.70	$17.70	20,100
2026-09-03	$17.67	$17.70	$17.67	$17.70	$17.70	15,308
2026-09-02	$17.68	$17.69	$17.66	$17.68	$17.68	15,686
2026-09-01	$17.70	$17.71	$17.68	$17.68	$17.68	6,421
2026-08-31	$17.74	$17.74	$17.73	$17.73	$17.73	7,132
2026-08-28	$17.78	$17.78	$17.75	$17.75	$17.75	900

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%

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