Question 1

What is XCBU?

Accepted Answer

XCBU — iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XCBU ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XCBU last traded at $34.65 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XCBU MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XCBU annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XCBU historical returns: YTD: -3.80%, 1-year: -1.33%, 3-year annualised: +5.01%, 5-year annualised: +0.53%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.27, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XCBU pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XCBU distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.30%, 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 XCBU invest in?

Accepted Answer

XCBU's top holdings include iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD, 99.5%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Corp Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XCBU invest in?

Accepted Answer

XCBU'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 XCBU? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XCBU has approximately $5M 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 XCBU launched?

Accepted Answer

XCBU was launched on July 6, 2021, giving it a 5-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 XCBU in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XCBU has a 1-year volatility of 7.58% and a beta of 1.33 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.27 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
2026-09-11	$34.68	$34.68	$34.65	$34.65	$34.65	200
2026-09-08	$34.71	$34.71	$34.71	$34.71	$34.71	500
2026-09-04	$34.74	$34.74	$34.74	$34.74	$34.74	0
2026-09-03	$34.74	$34.74	$34.74	$34.74	$34.74	200
2026-08-25	$35.30	$35.30	$35.30	$35.30	$35.30	1,000
2026-07-31	$35.41	$35.41	$35.41	$35.41	$35.41	128
2026-06-30	$37.15	$37.15	$37.15	$37.15	$37.15	0
2026-06-26	$37.15	$37.15	$37.15	$37.15	$37.15	0
2026-06-24	$37.15	$37.15	$37.15	$37.15	$37.15	300
2026-06-17	$36.54	$36.56	$36.53	$36.55	$36.55	3,500

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%

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iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (XCBU : TSX)

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