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Select a second ETF to benchmark against iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB). Compare key metrics including year-to-date performance, management fees, sector exposures and underlying assets to ensure you are selecting the best fund for your investment objectives.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
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XLB
| AuM | $751.29 M | |
| Management Fees | 0.18% | |
| Exp. ratio | 0.20% | |
| Tracking Difference | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 12, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XLB | +2.28% | +3.51% | +2.56% | +3.60% | +9.27% |
| Flows | XLB | -$9 M | -$76 M | -$93 M | -$87 M | +$12 M |
Exposure
Countries
XLB
Canada
99.84%
Sectors
XLB
Municipal
48.32%
Sovereign
17.52%
Other
9.52%
Power
9.02%
Other
15.61%
As of June 12, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XLB
Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1dec2057, CAD
4.19%
Canada, Bond 2 1jan2051 30Y
3.31%
CA135087U287
3.29%
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1dec2055, CAD
3.23%
Canada, Bond 1.75 1dec2053 30Y
2.61%
Province of Quebec, 4.4% 1dec2055, CAD (B133)
2.22%
Province of Ontario, 2.9% 2dec2046, CAD (DMTN228)
1.65%
Province of Ontario, 4.65% 2jun2041, CAD (DMTN204)
1.60%
Province of Ontario, 3.75% 2dec2053, CAD (DMTN255)
1.48%
Province of Ontario, 3.45% 2jun2045, CAD (DMTN220)
1.48%
Diversification
XLB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 620 total
25.07%
Characteristics
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XLB
| Provider | iShares | |
| Management | Passively managed | |
| Benchmark | FTSE Canada Long Term Overall Bond TR Index - CAD | |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 4.02% | |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | |
| Inception Date | November 6, 2006 |
Recent articles about XLB
Sharp Decline for Long-Term Bonds After Fed Rate Hike
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Posted on 8/1/2023 by ETF Market Canada inStock Market
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