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NAVPS (06-17-2026) |
$18.98 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.04
(-0.20%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Inception Return (November 19, 2009): 2.57%
| 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 | 1.30% | -0.47% | 0.43% | 1.57% | 2.83% | 5.03% | 4.34% | 3.47% | 1.03% | 0.60% | 1.41% | 2.03% | 1.65% | 1.74% |
| Benchmark | 1.41% | -0.55% | 0.39% | 1.78% | 2.90% | 5.87% | 4.11% | 3.23% | 0.83% | 0.37% | 1.26% | 1.96% | 1.65% | 1.78% |
| Category Average | 1.24% | -0.66% | 0.15% | 1.39% | 2.55% | 4.42% | 3.76% | 2.80% | 0.25% | 0.19% | 0.90% | 1.44% | 1.11% | 1.25% |
| Category Rank | 362 / 494 | 212 / 493 | 211 / 488 | 270 / 489 | 299 / 473 | 191 / 439 | 150 / 415 | 136 / 403 | 108 / 390 | 130 / 368 | 118 / 354 | 113 / 334 | 109 / 308 | 107 / 281 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.06% | -0.63% | 0.37% | 1.69% | 0.66% | 0.23% | -1.12% | 0.57% | 1.47% | -1.88% | 0.14% | 1.30% |
| Benchmark | 0.04% | -0.74% | 0.37% | 1.80% | 0.76% | 0.26% | -1.36% | 0.63% | 1.70% | -1.99% | 0.06% | 1.41% |
4.13% (January 2015)
-3.13% (April 2022)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.48% | 1.67% | 1.28% | 6.16% | 8.04% | -2.61% | -10.69% | 6.56% | 4.48% | 2.73% |
| Benchmark | 1.54% | 2.70% | 1.29% | 6.97% | 8.61% | -2.71% | -11.46% | 6.38% | 4.10% | 2.40% |
| Category Average | 1.60% | 1.96% | -0.34% | 6.21% | 8.18% | -2.79% | -12.16% | 6.16% | 3.68% | 2.23% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Category Rank | 144/ 265 | 185/ 298 | 81/ 319 | 192/ 348 | 256/ 360 | 148/ 382 | 44/ 399 | 173/ 407 | 143/ 431 | 205/ 469 |
8.04% (2020)
-10.69% (2022)
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Government Bonds | 60.79 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 39.13 |
| Mortgages | 0.09 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 100.00 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 100.00 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Dec-2035 | 1.44 |
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Sep-2030 | 1.34 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Jun-2035 | 1.23 |
| CANADIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% 01-Mar-2031 | 1.11 |
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Mar-2030 | 1.02 |
| Canada Government 3.00% 01-Jun-2034 | 1.00 |
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Sep-2029 | 0.98 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Dec-2034 | 0.97 |
| CANADIAN GOVERNMENT 2.50% 01-Nov-2027 | 0.96 |
| Canada Government 1.50% 01-Jun-2031 | 0.93 |
iShares High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETF
Median
Other - Canadian Fixed Income
| Standard Deviation | 4.63% | 5.58% | 4.78% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.85 | 0.92 | 0.89 |
| Alpha | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.92% | 0.96% | 0.96% |
| Sharpe | 0.17 | -0.31 | -0.01 |
| Sortino | 0.48 | -0.44 | -0.33 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | -0.02 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 69.11% | - | 36.35% |
| Volatility |
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| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 3.65% | 4.63% | 5.58% | 4.78% |
| Beta | 0.90 | 0.85 | 0.92 | 0.89 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 1.00% | 0.92% | 0.96% | 0.96% |
| Sharpe | 0.14 | 0.17 | -0.31 | -0.01 |
| Sortino | -0.05 | 0.48 | -0.44 | -0.33 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | 0.01 | -0.02 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 51.84% | 69.11% | - | 36.35% |
| Start Date | November 19, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $531 |
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
XQB has been designed to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the FTSE Canada Liquid Universe Capped Bond Index, net of expenses. Under normal market conditions, XQB will primarily invest in securities of one or more iShares ETFs and/or Canadian fixed income securities.
XQB's current principal investment strategy is to employ a Sampling Strategy. In addition to or as an alternative to this strategy, XQB 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 Manager |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
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| Fund Manager |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Distributor |
- |
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 50 |
| PAC Subsequent | 50 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 0 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
| MER | 0.13% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.12% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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