Question 1

What is XBB?

Accepted Answer

XBB (iShares Canadian Universe Bond) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Canadian Bonds category. It tracks the Morningstar Can Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XBB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XBB last traded at $27.70 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are XBB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XBB historical returns: YTD: -1.21%, 1-year: -0.31%, 3-year annualised: +4.32%, 5-year annualised: +0.81%, 10-year annualised: +1.52%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.35, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does XBB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XBB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.57%, 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 5

What does XBB invest in?

Accepted Answer

XBB's top holdings include Canada (Government of) 1.25% (null, 1.5%), Canada (Government of) 1% (null, 1.2%), Canada (Government of) 0.5% (null, 1.2%), Quebec (Province Of) 3.5% (null, 1.1%), Ontario (Province Of) 2.9% (null, 1.0%) — and 3 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 6

What sectors does XBB invest in?

Accepted Answer

XBB'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 7

How large is XBB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XBB has approximately $10.96B 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 XBB launched?

Accepted Answer

XBB was launched on November 20, 2000, giving it a 26-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 XBB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XBB has a 1-year volatility of 4.37% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.35 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
2026-11-04	$27.59	$27.70	$27.56	$27.70	$27.70	220,387
2026-11-03	$27.57	$27.57	$27.52	$27.56	$27.56	204,449
2026-11-02	$27.56	$27.61	$27.54	$27.61	$27.61	137,738
2026-10-30	$27.47	$27.55	$27.47	$27.49	$27.49	221,800
2026-10-29	$27.42	$27.48	$27.40	$27.43	$27.43	304,158
2026-10-28	$27.48	$27.49	$27.33	$27.34	$27.34	347,916
2026-10-27	$27.45	$27.47	$27.43	$27.45	$27.45	146,600
2026-10-26	$27.53	$27.57	$27.51	$27.54	$27.46	105,300
2026-10-23	$27.57	$27.57	$27.50	$27.50	$27.50	126,400
2026-10-22	$27.52	$27.59	$27.51	$27.58	$27.58	163,372

#	Name	Weight
1	Canada (Government of) 1.25%	1.47%
2	Canada (Government of) 1%	1.15%
3	Canada (Government of) 0.5%	1.17%
4	Quebec (Province Of) 3.5%	1.11%
5	Ontario (Province Of) 2.9%	0.99%
6	Canada (Government of) 2%	1.00%
7	Canada (Government of) 1.5%	0.94%
8	Canada (Government of) 1.75%	0.98%

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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iShares Canadian Universe Bond (XBB : TSX)

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