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iShares Canadian Real Return Bond Index ETF
Cdn Infl Protect Fix Inc
FundGrade A
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FundGrade A+® Rating Recipient
2025, 2024, 2015, 2013, 2012
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NAVPS (07-08-2026) |
$22.98 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.13
(-0.58%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (December 19, 2005): 2.85%
| 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 | 2.41% | 0.51% | 1.34% | 3.99% | 2.79% | 5.22% | 3.31% | 2.28% | 0.15% | 0.53% | 1.00% | 1.44% | 1.34% | 1.27% |
| Benchmark | 2.63% | 0.45% | 1.66% | 4.41% | 3.27% | 5.78% | 3.58% | 2.54% | 0.36% | 0.65% | 1.20% | 1.64% | 1.57% | 1.48% |
| Category Average | 2.28% | 0.14% | 0.83% | 3.54% | 1.84% | 4.24% | 2.25% | 1.33% | -0.77% | -0.38% | 0.10% | 0.50% | 0.43% | 0.35% |
| Category Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -0.64% | -0.65% | 0.41% | 1.71% | 0.35% | 0.25% | -2.55% | 0.48% | 2.97% | -2.22% | 0.38% | 2.41% |
| Benchmark | -0.40% | -0.69% | 0.24% | 1.67% | 0.57% | 0.19% | -2.64% | 0.52% | 3.40% | -2.51% | 0.40% | 2.63% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
9.34% (March 2009)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-9.21% (September 2008)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.42% | 0.40% | -0.50% | 7.62% | 12.62% | 1.43% | -14.68% | 1.56% | 3.32% | 0.49% |
| Benchmark | 2.74% | 0.43% | -0.19% | 8.25% | 12.94% | 1.26% | -13.90% | 0.13% | 4.76% | 0.27% |
| Category Average | 1.17% | -0.45% | -1.44% | 6.54% | 11.48% | 0.70% | -15.31% | 0.82% | 2.00% | -0.43% |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Category Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
12.62% (2020)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-14.68% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Government Bonds | 100.00 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 100.00 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 100.00 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canada Government 4.00% 01-Dec-2031 | 14.61 |
| Canada Government 3.00% 01-Dec-2036 | 13.67 |
| Canada Government 1.50% 01-Dec-2044 | 13.04 |
| Canada Government 2.00% 01-Dec-2041 | 12.44 |
| Canada Government 4.25% 01-Dec-2026 | 11.92 |
| Canada Government 1.25% 01-Dec-2047 | 11.58 |
| Canada Government 0.50% 01-Dec-2050 | 9.35 |
| Ontario Province 2.00% 01-Dec-2036 | 5.41 |
| Quebec Province 4.25% 01-Dec-2031 | 2.45 |
| Canada Government 0.25% 01-Dec-2054 | 2.13 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
iShares Canadian Real Return Bond Index ETF
Median
Other - Cdn Infl Protect Fix Inc
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 7.80% | 9.29% | 8.10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.02 | 1.00 | 0.98 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.98% | 0.96% | 0.97% |
| Sharpe | 0.00 | -0.25 | -0.04 |
| Sortino | 0.11 | -0.36 | -0.24 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | -0.02 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 70.55% | - | 38.75% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 5.70% | 7.80% | 9.29% | 8.10% |
| Beta | 0.92 | 1.02 | 1.00 | 0.98 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.99% | 0.98% | 0.96% | 0.97% |
| Sharpe | 0.10 | 0.00 | -0.25 | -0.04 |
| Sortino | -0.03 | 0.11 | -0.36 | -0.24 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | 0.00 | -0.02 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 65.17% | 70.55% | - | 38.75% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | December 19, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Semi Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $269 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Investment Objectives
XRB seeks to provide income by replicating, to the extent possible, the performance of the FTSE Canada Real Return Bond Index, net of expenses. Under normal market conditions, XRB will primarily invest in Canadian fixed income securities.
Investment Strategy
XRB's current principal investment strategy is to employ a Sampling Strategy. In addition to or as an alternative to this strategy, XRB 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 |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | No |
| PAC Initial Investment | - |
| PAC Subsequent | - |
| SWP Allowed | No |
| SWP Min Balance | - |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | - |
Fees
| MER | 0.39% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.35% |
| 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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