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 $33.01 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: -2.54%, 1-year: +5.46%, 3-year annualised: +0.06%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.18, 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 4.98%, 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, 99.9%). 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 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 7

How large is XTLT? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XTLT has approximately $76M 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 10.95% and a beta of 2.25 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.18 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
2026-07-23	$32.93	$33.01	$32.92	$33.01	$33.01	53,294
2026-07-22	$33.14	$33.22	$33.10	$33.12	$33.12	10,209
2026-07-21	$33.21	$33.28	$33.14	$33.28	$33.28	8,943
2026-07-20	$33.32	$33.32	$33.21	$33.27	$33.27	10,641
2026-07-17	$33.42	$33.49	$33.36	$33.36	$33.36	16,235
2026-07-16	$33.15	$33.32	$33.09	$33.32	$33.32	4,708
2026-07-15	$33.36	$33.40	$33.33	$33.35	$33.35	8,670
2026-07-14	$33.39	$33.45	$33.33	$33.34	$33.34	25,415
2026-07-13	$33.58	$33.58	$33.48	$33.50	$33.50	10,582
2026-07-10	$33.71	$33.71	$33.60	$33.69	$33.69	15,656

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%

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

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