Question 1

What is NSSB?

Accepted Answer

NSSB — NBI Sustainable Canadian Short Term Bond ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the NSSB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

NSSB last traded at $10.24 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the NSSB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are NSSB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

NSSB historical returns: YTD: -0.10%, 1-year: +3.60%, 3-year annualised: +5.99%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.96, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does NSSB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, NSSB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.16%, 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 sectors does NSSB invest in?

Accepted Answer

NSSB'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 7

How large is NSSB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

NSSB has approximately $49M 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 8

When was NSSB launched?

Accepted Answer

NSSB was launched on February 10, 2022, giving it a 4-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 9

How do I buy NSSB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

NSSB trades on the TSX under the ticker NSSB. 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 10

How risky is NSSB?

Accepted Answer

NSSB has a 1-year volatility of 1.81% and a beta of 1.05 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.96 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
2026-07-10	$10.23	$10.25	$10.23	$10.24	$10.24	6,900
2026-07-09	$10.24	$10.26	$10.23	$10.24	$10.24	3,901
2026-07-08	$10.23	$10.24	$10.21	$10.24	$10.24	1,710
2026-07-07	$10.27	$10.27	$10.27	$10.27	$10.27	9,415
2026-07-06	$10.26	$10.28	$10.26	$10.28	$10.28	4,843
2026-07-03	$10.26	$10.26	$10.26	$10.26	$10.26	100
2026-07-02	$10.25	$10.26	$10.25	$10.26	$10.26	1,912
2026-06-30	$10.27	$10.27	$10.27	$10.27	$10.27	1,900
2026-06-29	$10.27	$10.29	$10.26	$10.27	$10.27	10,500
2026-06-26	$10.25	$10.27	$10.25	$10.26	$10.26	7,500

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%

NBI Sustainable Canadian Short Term Bond ETF (NSSB : TSX)

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