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iShares Core Canadian Government Bond Index ETF
Canadian Fixed Income
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NAVPS (07-03-2026) |
$19.26 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.01
(0.05%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (November 06, 2006): 2.82%
| 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 | 1.41% | -0.70% | 0.10% | 1.64% | 2.43% | 4.51% | 3.47% | 2.64% | 0.23% | -0.42% | 0.66% | 1.41% | 1.06% | 1.15% |
| 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 | 127 / 494 | 393 / 493 | 377 / 488 | 232 / 489 | 388 / 473 | 328 / 439 | 347 / 415 | 334 / 403 | 291 / 390 | 331 / 368 | 292 / 354 | 241 / 334 | 214 / 308 | 208 / 281 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -0.03% | -1.00% | 0.44% | 1.95% | 0.70% | 0.28% | -1.52% | 0.51% | 1.84% | -2.10% | 0.02% | 1.41% |
| 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% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
5.02% (January 2015)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-3.61% (January 2022)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.51% | 1.80% | 1.13% | 6.06% | 8.32% | -3.17% | -12.45% | 5.98% | 3.17% | 1.94% |
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 243/ 265 | 164/ 298 | 105/ 319 | 208/ 348 | 214/ 360 | 274/ 382 | 313/ 399 | 289/ 407 | 367/ 431 | 376/ 469 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
8.32% (2020)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-12.45% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Government Bonds | 97.08 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 2.39 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 0.53 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 100.00 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 99.93 |
| Asia | 0.08 |
| Other | -0.01 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| CANADIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% 01-Mar-2031 | 2.08 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Dec-2035 | 2.04 |
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Sep-2030 | 2.00 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Jun-2035 | 1.89 |
| Canada Government 3.00% 01-Jun-2034 | 1.62 |
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Mar-2030 | 1.60 |
| Canada Government 1.50% 01-Jun-2031 | 1.54 |
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Dec-2057 | 1.52 |
| CANADIAN GOVERNMENT 2.50% 01-Nov-2027 | 1.47 |
| Canada Government 2.50% 01-Aug-2027 | 1.46 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
iShares Core Canadian Government Bond Index ETF
Median
Other - Canadian Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 5.53% | 6.50% | 5.57% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.02 | 1.08 | 1.03 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.91% | 0.95% | 0.95% |
| Sharpe | 0.00 | -0.38 | -0.11 |
| Sortino | 0.16 | -0.52 | -0.41 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 65.06% | - | 10.75% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 4.36% | 5.53% | 6.50% | 5.57% |
| Beta | 1.08 | 1.02 | 1.08 | 1.03 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 1.00% | 0.91% | 0.95% | 0.95% |
| Sharpe | 0.03 | 0.00 | -0.38 | -0.11 |
| Sortino | -0.16 | 0.16 | -0.52 | -0.41 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 49.00% | 65.06% | - | 10.75% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | November 06, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $1,638 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Investment Objectives
XGB seeks to provide income by replicating, to the extent possible, the performance of the FTSE Canada All Government Bond Index, net of expenses. Under normal market conditions, XGB will primarily invest in Canadian fixed income securities.
Investment Strategy
XGB's current principal investment strategy is to employ a Sampling Strategy. In addition to or as an alternative to this strategy, XGB 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 | 0.13% |
|---|---|
| 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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