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When evaluating costs, IGB features a management fee (MER) of 0.5%, compared to 0.09% for XSB. Performance-wise, IGB has returned 1.08% year-to-date with +$188 M in net flows, whereas XSB is at 1.57% with +$1 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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IGB
XSB
| AuM | $472.35 M | $4,534.92 M |
| Management Fees | 0.50% | 0.09% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.57% | 0.10% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 5, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | IGB | +1.81% | -1.54% | -1.08% | -0.72% | +19.22% |
XSB | +0.82% | +0.23% | +1.57% | +1.50% | +14.26% | |
| Flows | IGB | -$31 M | +$45 M | +$188 M | +$220 M | +$433 M |
XSB | -$19 M | +$187 M | +$1,007 M | +$1,236 M | +$2,263 M |
IGB vs XSB exposure
Countries
IGB
Exposure data will be available soon
XSB
Canada
95.41%
Sectors
IGB
Exposure data will be available soon
XSB
Sovereign
38.09%
Finance
23.89%
Municipal
15.14%
Government Agencies
9.68%
Other
13.20%
As of November 5, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
IGB
Exposure data will be available soon
XSB
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1mar2031, CAD
3.40%
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1sep2030, CAD
3.39%
Canada, Bonds 3% 1sep2031, CAD
2.99%
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1mar2030, CAD
2.68%
Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1sep2029, CAD
2.55%
Canada, Bonds 2.5% 1may2028, CAD
2.46%
Canada, Bonds 2.5% 1nov2027, CAD
2.44%
Canada, Bonds 2.25% 1feb2028, CAD
2.44%
Canada, Bond 1.5 1jun2031 10Y
2.42%
Canada, Bonds 4% 1mar2029, CAD
2.36%
Diversification
IGB
Exposure data will be available soon
XSB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 782 total
27.13%
Characteristics
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IGB
XSB
| Provider | Purpose Investments | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | FTSE Canada Short Term Overall Bond TR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | Fixed Income |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 4.98% | 3.10% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | December 18, 2013 | November 20, 2000 |
Frequently asked questions about IGB and XSB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: IGB or XSB?
As of November 5, 2026, IGB has returned -1.08% year to date, while XSB has returned 1.57%. XSB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: IGB or XSB?
As of November 5, 2026, IGB manages $472.35 M in assets, while XSB manages $4.53 B. XSB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are IGB and XSB managed?
IGB is actively managed by Purpose Investments. It does not track an index. XSB is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the FTSE Canada Short Term Overall Bond TR Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: IGB or XSB?
Year to date, IGB has seen +$188.15 M in net flows, compared with +$1,006.62 M for XSB. XSB has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of IGB and XSB compare?
IGB has an expense ratio of 0.57%, while XSB has an expense ratio of 0.10%.
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