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 in the Global Fixed Income category. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XTLT ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XTLT last traded at $31.50 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: -7.00%, 1-year: -3.48%, 3-year annualised: +0.76%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.23, 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 5.39%, 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, 99.6%). 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 $100M 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 12.53% and a beta of 2.26 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.23 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
2026-09-24	$31.90	$31.93	$31.50	$31.50	$31.50	56,964
2026-09-23	$32.32	$32.32	$31.87	$31.97	$31.97	45,144
2026-09-22	$32.38	$32.43	$32.33	$32.39	$32.39	14,471
2026-09-21	$32.17	$32.34	$32.17	$32.34	$32.34	5,077
2026-09-18	$32.08	$32.08	$31.99	$32.00	$32.00	5,962
2026-09-17	$32.08	$32.23	$32.08	$32.21	$32.21	20,135
2026-09-16	$31.73	$32.01	$31.73	$31.87	$31.87	30,693
2026-09-15	$31.66	$31.66	$31.55	$31.65	$31.65	25,907
2026-09-14	$31.64	$31.85	$31.56	$31.70	$31.70	24,982
2026-09-11	$31.72	$31.80	$31.57	$31.57	$31.57	25,275

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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