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When evaluating costs, PSA features a management fee (MER) of 0.15%, compared to 0.09% for XSB. Performance-wise, PSA has returned 1.86% year-to-date with +$230 M in net flows, whereas XSB is at 1.64% 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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PSA
XSB
| AuM | $3,434.64 M | $4,538.08 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% |
XSB | +0.82% | +0.44% | +1.64% | +1.45% | +14.34% | |
| Flows | PSA | +$102 M | +$267 M | +$230 M | +$145 M | -$574 M |
XSB | -$19 M | +$112 M | +$1,007 M | +$1,207 M | +$2,263 M |
PSA vs XSB exposure
Countries
PSA
Exposure data will be available soon
XSB
Canada
95.41%
Sectors
PSA
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
PSA
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
PSA
Exposure data will be available soon
XSB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 782 total
27.13%
Characteristics
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PSA
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 | 2.17% | 3.10% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 10, 2013 | November 20, 2000 |
Frequently asked questions about PSA and XSB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: PSA or XSB?
As of November 5, 2026, PSA has returned 1.86% year to date, while XSB has returned 1.64%. PSA is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: PSA or XSB?
As of November 5, 2026, PSA manages $3.43 B in assets, while XSB manages $4.54 B. XSB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are PSA and XSB managed?
PSA 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: PSA or XSB?
Year to date, PSA has seen +$229.80 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 PSA and XSB compare?
PSA has an expense ratio of 0.17%, while XSB has an expense ratio of 0.10%.
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