Question 1

What is XTLT?

Accepted Answer

XTLT (iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XTLT ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XTLT last traded at $31.61 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are XTLT annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XTLT historical returns: YTD: -6.67%, 1-year: -7.09%, 3-year annualised: +2.74%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.11, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does XTLT pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XTLT distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 5.62%, 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 XTLT invest in?

Accepted Answer

XTLT's top holdings include iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT, 100.7%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 6

What sectors does XTLT invest in?

Accepted Answer

XTLT'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 XTLT? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XTLT has approximately $120M 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 XTLT launched?

Accepted Answer

XTLT was launched on February 7, 2023, giving it a 3-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 XTLT in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XTLT has a 1-year volatility of 11.31% and a beta of 2.26 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.11 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
2026-10-14	$31.28	$31.70	$31.25	$31.61	$31.61	34,956
2026-10-13	$31.56	$31.56	$31.32	$31.37	$31.37	16,526
2026-10-09	$31.27	$31.48	$31.15	$31.48	$31.48	15,700
2026-10-08	$31.05	$31.20	$30.93	$31.18	$31.18	35,280
2026-10-07	$30.72	$31.02	$30.70	$30.95	$30.95	20,782
2026-10-06	$30.95	$31.04	$30.93	$30.93	$30.93	11,024
2026-10-05	$31.00	$31.01	$30.80	$30.94	$30.94	45,489
2026-10-02	$31.20	$31.36	$31.05	$31.10	$31.10	39,683
2026-10-01	$30.86	$31.28	$30.80	$31.12	$31.12	61,179
2026-09-30	$31.01	$31.07	$30.94	$31.07	$31.07	25,644

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 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond Index ETF (XTLT : TSX)

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