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When evaluating costs, BESG features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.09% for XBB. Performance-wise, BESG has returned 0.09% year-to-date with -$16 M in net flows, whereas XBB is at 1.27% with +$2 B. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
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BESG
XBB
| AuM | $102.25 M | $11,008.43 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.09% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.39% | 0.10% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 2, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BESG | +0.79% | -1.16% | +0.09% | -0.89% | +17.44% |
XBB | +1.92% | +0.02% | +1.27% | +0.43% | +14.57% | |
| Flows | BESG | -$1 M | -$3 M | -$16 M | -$18 M | -$7 M |
XBB | -$69 M | +$1,035 M | +$2,065 M | +$2,478 M | +$4,468 M |
BESG vs XBB exposure
Countries
BESG
Exposure data will be available soon
XBB
Canada
95.50%
Sectors
BESG
Exposure data will be available soon
XBB
Sovereign
33.30%
Municipal
28.35%
Finance
13.96%
Government Agencies
7.14%
Other
17.25%
As of November 2, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
BESG
Exposure data will be available soon
XBB
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1mar2031, CAD
1.50%
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1sep2030, CAD
1.50%
Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1dec2035, CAD
1.48%
Canada, Bonds 3% 1sep2031, CAD
1.45%
Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1jun2036, CAD
1.44%
Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1jun2035, CAD
1.38%
Canada, Bonds 3% 1jun2034, CAD
1.20%
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1mar2030, CAD
1.19%
Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1dec2057, CAD
1.13%
Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1sep2029, CAD
1.11%
Diversification
BESG
Exposure data will be available soon
XBB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 1,921 total
13.38%
Characteristics
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BESG
XBB
| Provider | Invesco | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | FTSE Canada Universe Bond TR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | Fixed Income |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.91% | 3.49% |
| Meets ESG criteria | Yes | No |
| Inception Date | August 24, 2012 | November 20, 2000 |
Frequently asked questions about BESG and XBB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: BESG or XBB?
As of November 2, 2026, BESG has returned 0.09% year to date, while XBB has returned 1.27%. XBB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: BESG or XBB?
As of November 2, 2026, BESG manages $102.25 M in assets, while XBB manages $11.01 B. XBB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are BESG and XBB managed?
BESG is actively managed by Invesco. It does not track an index. XBB is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the FTSE Canada Universe Bond TR Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: BESG or XBB?
Year to date, BESG has seen -$16.05 M in net flows, compared with +$2,065.43 M for XBB. XBB has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of BESG and XBB compare?
BESG has an expense ratio of 0.39%, while XBB has an expense ratio of 0.10%.
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