Question 1

What is XBB?

Accepted Answer

XBB (iShares Canadian Universe Bond) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Canadian Fixed Income 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 $27.82 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XBB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XBB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XBB historical returns: YTD: -0.78%, 1-year: +2.51%, 3-year annualised: +4.62%, 5-year annualised: +0.23%, 10-year annualised: +1.39%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.14, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XBB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XBB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.47%, 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 XBB invest in?

Accepted Answer

XBB's top holdings include Canada (Government of) 1.25% (null, 1.4%), Canada (Government of) 1% (null, 1.2%), Canada (Government of) 0.5% (null, 1.1%), 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 7

What sectors does XBB invest in?

Accepted Answer

XBB'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 XBB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XBB has approximately $10.13B 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 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 10

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 11

How risky is XBB?

Accepted Answer

XBB has a 1-year volatility of 4.31% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.14 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
2026-08-13	$27.79	$27.85	$27.78	$27.82	$27.82	124,387
2026-08-12	$27.74	$27.74	$27.70	$27.70	$27.70	116,596
2026-08-11	$27.69	$27.74	$27.68	$27.68	$27.68	71,003
2026-08-10	$27.72	$27.73	$27.66	$27.66	$27.66	189,352
2026-08-07	$27.80	$27.81	$27.77	$27.79	$27.79	126,838
2026-08-06	$27.87	$27.89	$27.82	$27.83	$27.83	140,127
2026-08-05	$27.91	$27.96	$27.91	$27.96	$27.96	212,278
2026-08-04	$27.86	$27.94	$27.86	$27.94	$27.94	227,079
2026-07-31	$27.80	$27.80	$27.73	$27.74	$27.74	136,800
2026-07-30	$27.86	$27.88	$27.80	$27.87	$27.87	489,873

#	Name	Weight
1	Canada (Government of) 1.25%	1.42%
2	Canada (Government of) 1%	1.16%
3	Canada (Government of) 0.5%	1.12%
4	Quebec (Province Of) 3.5%	1.07%
5	Ontario (Province Of) 2.9%	1.02%
6	Canada (Government of) 2%	1.00%
7	Canada (Government of) 1.5%	0.99%
8	Canada (Government of) 1.75%	0.95%

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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