Question 1

What is XCB?

Accepted Answer

XCB (iShares Core Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Canadian Corporate Fixed Income category. It tracks the Morningstar Can Corp Bd GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XCB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XCB last traded at $20.19 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XCB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XCB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XCB historical returns: YTD: +0.00%, 1-year: +4.53%, 3-year annualised: +6.30%, 5-year annualised: +2.25%, 10-year annualised: +2.74%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.58, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XCB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XCB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.14%, 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 XCB invest in?

Accepted Answer

XCB's top holdings include Bank of Nova Scotia 2.38% (null, 0.7%), The Toronto-Dominion Bank 3.11% (null, 0.6%), Bank Montreal Que 3.19% (null, 0.5%), Royal Bank of Canada 2.61% (null, 0.5%), The Toronto-Dominion Bank 3% (null, 0.5%) — 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 XCB invest in?

Accepted Answer

XCB'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 XCB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XCB has approximately $3.36B 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 XCB launched?

Accepted Answer

XCB was launched on November 6, 2006, giving it a 20-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 XCB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XCB has a 1-year volatility of 3.10% and a beta of 0.96 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.58 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	$20.22	$20.25	$20.19	$20.19	$20.19	187,495
2026-06-24	$20.25	$20.31	$20.25	$20.30	$20.30	169,700
2026-06-23	$20.21	$20.24	$20.20	$20.22	$20.22	94,436
2026-06-22	$20.25	$20.26	$20.17	$20.20	$20.20	226,945
2026-06-19	$20.24	$20.27	$20.21	$20.21	$20.21	170,383
2026-06-18	$20.27	$20.30	$20.25	$20.26	$20.26	119,821
2026-06-17	$20.28	$20.30	$20.22	$20.23	$20.23	393,581
2026-06-16	$20.27	$20.30	$20.25	$20.27	$20.27	161,517
2026-06-15	$20.31	$20.31	$20.25	$20.27	$20.27	236,434
2026-06-12	$20.24	$20.25	$20.21	$20.23	$20.23	97,726

#	Name	Weight
1	Bank of Nova Scotia 2.38%	0.71%
2	The Toronto-Dominion Bank 3.11%	0.65%
3	Bank Montreal Que 3.19%	0.51%
4	Royal Bank of Canada 2.61%	0.49%
5	The Toronto-Dominion Bank 3%	0.49%
6	Bank of Nova Scotia 3.1%	0.47%
7	Royal Bank of Canada 2.36%	0.47%
8	The Toronto-Dominion Bank 2.85%	0.45%
9	Bank of Nova Scotia 2.98%	0.44%
10	Royal Bank of Canada 2.33%	0.43%

iShares Core Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF (XCB : TSX)

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