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When evaluating costs, PSA features a management fee (MER) of 0.15%, compared to 0.09% for XBB. Performance-wise, PSA has returned 1.86% year-to-date with +$230 M in net flows, whereas XBB is at 1.46% 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
Compare
PSA
XBB
| AuM | $3,434.64 M | $11,029.46 M |
| Management Fees | 0.15% | 0.09% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.17% | 0.10% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 5, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | PSA | +0.19% | +0.56% | +1.86% | +2.20% | +10.16% |
XBB | +2.12% | +0.19% | +1.46% | +0.58% | +14.79% | |
| Flows | PSA | +$102 M | +$267 M | +$230 M | +$145 M | -$574 M |
XBB | -$69 M | +$1,035 M | +$2,065 M | +$2,473 M | +$4,468 M |
PSA vs XBB exposure
Countries
PSA
Exposure data will be available soon
XBB
Canada
95.50%
Sectors
PSA
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 5, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
PSA
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
PSA
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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PSA
XBB
| Provider | Purpose Investments | 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 | 2.17% | 3.49% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 10, 2013 | November 20, 2000 |
Frequently asked questions about PSA and XBB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: PSA or XBB?
As of November 5, 2026, PSA has returned 1.86% year to date, while XBB has returned 1.46%. PSA is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: PSA or XBB?
As of November 5, 2026, PSA manages $3.43 B in assets, while XBB manages $11.03 B. XBB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are PSA and XBB managed?
PSA is actively managed by Purpose Investments. 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: PSA or XBB?
Year to date, PSA has seen +$229.80 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 PSA and XBB compare?
PSA has an expense ratio of 0.17%, while XBB has an expense ratio of 0.10%.
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