Question 1

What is XGB?

Accepted Answer

XGB (iShares Canadian Government 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 XGB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XGB last traded at $18.93 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are XGB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XGB historical returns: YTD: -1.25%, 1-year: -0.67%, 3-year annualised: +3.60%, 5-year annualised: +0.22%, 10-year annualised: +0.89%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.25, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does XGB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XGB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.21%, 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 XGB invest in?

Accepted Answer

XGB's top holdings include Canada (Government of) 1.25% (null, 2.1%), Canada (Government of) 0.25% (null, 1.5%), Canada (Government of) 1% (null, 1.4%), Canada (Government of) 2% (null, 1.4%), Quebec (Province Of) 3.5% (null, 1.4%) — 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 XGB invest in?

Accepted Answer

XGB'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 XGB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XGB has approximately $1.61B 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 XGB launched?

Accepted Answer

XGB 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 9

How do I buy XGB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XGB has a 1-year volatility of 4.69% and a beta of 1.07 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.25 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	$18.88	$18.94	$18.87	$18.93	$18.93	45,170
2026-11-03	$18.85	$18.86	$18.82	$18.85	$18.85	16,935
2026-11-02	$18.85	$18.89	$18.85	$18.88	$18.88	34,482
2026-10-30	$18.79	$18.85	$18.79	$18.81	$18.81	132,070
2026-10-29	$18.77	$18.80	$18.74	$18.78	$18.78	46,325
2026-10-28	$18.80	$18.80	$18.70	$18.71	$18.71	142,827
2026-10-27	$18.76	$18.79	$18.76	$18.77	$18.77	13,545
2026-10-26	$18.83	$18.85	$18.80	$18.82	$18.82	79,906
2026-10-23	$18.87	$18.87	$18.81	$18.81	$18.81	19,869
2026-10-22	$18.85	$18.87	$18.82	$18.87	$18.87	16,020

#	Name	Weight
1	Canada (Government of) 1.25%	2.10%
2	Canada (Government of) 0.25%	1.49%
3	Canada (Government of) 1%	1.35%
4	Canada (Government of) 2%	1.35%
5	Quebec (Province Of) 3.5%	1.39%
6	Canada (Government of) 0.5%	1.27%
7	Canada Housing Trust No.1 2.9%	1.23%
8	Canada (Government of) 1.75%	1.21%

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 Government Bond (XGB : TSX)

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