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iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate Bond Index ETF (XSH : TSX)
Cdn Short Term Fixed Inc
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FundGrade A+® Rating Recipient
2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
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Close (06-19-2026) |
$19.14 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.01
(0.05%)
|
| Open | $19.13 |
|---|---|
| Day Range | $19.13 - $19.14 |
| Volume | 22,977 |
As at May 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (September 13, 2011): 2.88%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 0.85% | 0.19% | 1.18% | 1.30% | 3.85% | 5.84% | 6.00% | 4.91% | 2.86% | 3.02% | 3.07% | 3.27% | 2.86% | 2.84% |
| Benchmark | 0.74% | -0.10% | 0.81% | 1.09% | 2.98% | 4.83% | 4.74% | 3.70% | 2.12% | 2.00% | 2.27% | 2.49% | 2.13% | 2.08% |
| Category Average | 0.61% | 0.69% | 0.69% | 0.88% | 2.52% | 4.16% | 4.27% | 3.31% | 1.75% | 1.86% | 1.93% | 2.04% | 1.74% | 1.69% |
| Category Rank | 4 / 302 | 90 / 297 | 41 / 292 | 19 / 293 | 9 / 271 | 4 / 243 | 5 / 214 | 9 / 203 | 23 / 191 | 14 / 180 | 11 / 173 | 8 / 167 | 8 / 158 | 10 / 144 |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.36% | 0.19% | 0.56% | 0.85% | 0.47% | 0.17% | -0.11% | 0.58% | 0.53% | -0.92% | 0.26% | 0.85% |
| Benchmark | 0.27% | -0.08% | 0.59% | 0.75% | 0.38% | 0.22% | -0.27% | 0.45% | 0.74% | -0.88% | 0.04% | 0.74% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
2.43% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-2.46% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.17% | 0.92% | 1.68% | 4.53% | 6.24% | -0.62% | -4.55% | 6.63% | 7.16% | 4.69% |
| Benchmark | 0.90% | 0.27% | 1.89% | 2.98% | 5.17% | -0.92% | -3.98% | 4.92% | 5.71% | 3.77% |
| Category Average | 0.85% | 0.42% | 0.53% | 2.93% | 4.36% | -0.83% | -4.45% | 4.84% | 5.17% | 3.22% |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 24/ 142 | 35/ 146 | 51/ 162 | 6/ 169 | 8/ 179 | 55/ 185 | 127/ 194 | 11/ 206 | 10/ 224 | 6/ 261 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
7.16% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-4.55% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 96.89 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 1.05 |
| Canadian Bonds - Other | 0.88 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.83 |
| Mortgages | 0.27 |
| Other | 0.08 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 99.05 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 0.83 |
| Financial Services | 0.12 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 99.92 |
| Europe | 0.08 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA 3.62% 30-Jan-2032 | 0.92 |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 3.57% 09-Dec-2031 | 0.91 |
| TORONTO DOMINION BANK 3.69% 09-Jan-2032 | 0.79 |
| CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK 3.65% 13-Jan-2032 | 0.78 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia 3.73% 27-Jun-2031 | 0.74 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank 4.21% 01-Jun-2027 | 0.71 |
| Bank of Montreal 4.71% 07-Nov-2027 | 0.67 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank 4.68% 08-Jan-2029 | 0.67 |
| Royal Bank of Canada 4.63% 01-May-2028 | 0.66 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank 3.61% 10-Sep-2030 | 0.65 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate Bond Index ETF
Median
Other - Cdn Short Term Fixed Inc
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 2.14% | 2.77% | 2.46% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.07% | 1.11% | 1.13% |
| Alpha | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Rsquared | 0.95% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Sharpe | 1.07% | -0.01% | 0.38% |
| Sortino | 3.02% | -0.07% | -0.09% |
| Treynor | 0.02% | 0.00% | 0.01% |
| Tax Efficiency | 74.65% | 52.35% | 56.41% |
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Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 1.66% | 2.14% | 2.77% | 2.46% |
| Beta | 0.95% | 1.07% | 1.11% | 1.13% |
| Alpha | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Rsquared | 0.93% | 0.95% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Sharpe | 0.87% | 1.07% | -0.01% | 0.38% |
| Sortino | 0.65% | 3.02% | -0.07% | -0.09% |
| Treynor | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.00% | 0.01% |
| Tax Efficiency | 59.55% | 74.65% | 52.35% | 56.41% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | September 13, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $2,404 |
| 52 Week High | $19.44 |
| 52 Week Low | $18.92 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.74 |
| Annual Yield | - |
| Index | FTSE TMX Canada Universe + Maple Short Term Corporate Bond Index |
| Shares Outstanding | - |
| Registered Plan Eligible | Yes |
ETF Characteristics
| Exposure | 1x performance |
|---|---|
| Asset Class High | - |
| Asset Class Medium | - |
| Asset Class Low | - |
| Leveraged | - |
| Inverse | - |
| Advisor Series | - |
| Covered Call Strategy | No |
Investment Objectives
XSH seeks to provide income by replicating, to the extent possible, the performance of the FTSE Canada Universe + Maple Short Term Corporate Bond Index, net of expenses. Under normal market conditions, XSH will primarily invest in Canadian fixed income securities.
Investment Strategy
XSH's current principal investment strategy is to employ a Sampling Strategy. In addition to or as an alternative to this strategy, XSH may also invest by employing a Replicating Strategy, by investing in one or more iShares ETFs and/or through the use of derivatives. More information on these investment strategies and additional investment strategies that may be used by BlackRock Canada and/or BTC in managing this iShares Fund can be found under the heading Investment Strategies .
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Distributor |
- |
Fees
| MER | 0.10% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.09% |
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