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NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
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XGB
| AuM | $1,669.04 M | |
| Management Fees | 0.12% | |
| Exp. ratio | 0.13% | |
| Tracking Difference | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of August 19, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XGB | -0.62% | +0.86% | +0.34% | +2.29% | +13.11% |
| Flows | XGB | +$11 M | +$75 M | -$165 M | +$88 M | +$756 M |
Exposure
Countries
XGB
Canada
99.23%
Sectors
XGB
Sovereign
44.37%
Municipal
38.60%
Government Agencies
9.48%
Other
7.55%
As of August 19, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XGB
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1mar2031, CAD
2.05%
Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1dec2035, CAD
2.02%
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1sep2030, CAD
2.01%
Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1jun2035, CAD
1.88%
Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1jun2036, CAD
1.79%
Canada, Bonds 3% 1jun2034, CAD
1.63%
Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1dec2057, CAD
1.62%
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1mar2030, CAD
1.59%
Canada, Bond 1.5 1jun2031 10Y
1.51%
Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1sep2029, CAD
1.45%
Diversification
XGB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 550 total
17.54%
Characteristics
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XGB
| Provider | iShares | |
| Management | Passively managed | |
| Benchmark | FTSE Canada All Government Bond TR Index - CAD | |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.17% | |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | |
| Inception Date | November 6, 2006 |
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