Question 1

What is XLB?

Accepted Answer

XLB (iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Canadian Bonds category. It tracks the Morningstar Can 10+Y Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XLB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XLB last traded at $18.08 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are XLB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XLB historical returns: YTD: -1.95%, 1-year: -2.79%, 3-year annualised: +3.31%, 5-year annualised: -2.00%, 10-year annualised: +0.31%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.19, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does XLB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XLB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.29%, 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 XLB invest in?

Accepted Answer

XLB's top holdings include Canada (Government of) 2% (null, 5.7%), Quebec (Province Of) 3.5% (null, 2.4%), Ontario (Province Of) 3.45% (null, 2.3%), Ontario (Province Of) 2.9% (null, 2.2%), Quebec (Province Of) 3.1% (null, 2.1%) — and 4 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can 10+Y Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 6

What sectors does XLB invest in?

Accepted Answer

XLB'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 XLB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XLB has approximately $889M 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 XLB launched?

Accepted Answer

XLB 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 XLB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XLB has a 1-year volatility of 8.73% and a beta of 1.02 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.19 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	$18.00	$18.10	$17.95	$18.08	$18.08	49,622
2026-11-03	$17.93	$17.97	$17.88	$17.93	$17.93	41,702
2026-11-02	$17.95	$18.00	$17.90	$17.96	$17.96	96,370
2026-10-30	$17.89	$17.92	$17.85	$17.85	$17.85	137,000
2026-10-29	$17.79	$17.89	$17.77	$17.85	$17.85	43,200
2026-10-28	$17.92	$17.92	$17.75	$17.78	$17.78	89,128
2026-10-27	$17.88	$17.89	$17.83	$17.86	$17.86	21,000
2026-10-26	$17.93	$17.95	$17.88	$17.92	$17.92	38,100
2026-10-23	$17.93	$17.94	$17.84	$17.90	$17.90	69,000
2026-10-22	$17.90	$17.96	$17.87	$17.93	$17.93	46,110

#	Name	Weight
1	Canada (Government of) 2%	5.74%
2	Quebec (Province Of) 3.5%	2.42%
3	Ontario (Province Of) 3.45%	2.33%
4	Ontario (Province Of) 2.9%	2.16%
5	Quebec (Province Of) 3.1%	2.15%
6	Ontario (Province Of) 2.65%	2.07%
7	Ontario (Province Of) 4.65%	2.00%
8	Ontario (Province Of) 2.8%	1.89%
9	Quebec (Province Of) 5%	1.89%

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 Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB : TSX)

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