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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 | $694.80 M | |
| Management Fees | 0.18% | |
| Exp. ratio | 0.20% | |
| Tracking Difference | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of August 14, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XLB | -1.59% | -1.83% | -1.06% | +1.08% | +9.17% |
| Flows | XLB | +$2 M | -$36 M | -$119 M | -$108 M | -$71 M |
Exposure
Countries
XLB
Canada
91.08%
Other
8.78%
Sectors
XLB
Municipal
48.46%
Sovereign
18.17%
Utilities
10.49%
Other
8.78%
Other
14.10%
As of August 14, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XLB
Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1dec2057, CAD
4.72%
Canada, Bond 2 1jan2051 30Y
3.39%
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1dec2055, CAD
3.31%
Canada, Bond 1.75 1dec2053 30Y
2.51%
Province of Quebec, 4.4% 1dec2055, CAD (B133)
2.24%
Province of Ontario, 3.45% 2jun2045, CAD (DMTN220)
1.78%
CA68333ZBN65
1.75%
Province of Quebec, 3.1% 1dec2051, CAD (B125-01)
1.61%
Province of Quebec, 4.2% 1dec2057, CAD (B137)
1.60%
Province of Ontario, 2.9% 2dec2046, CAD (DMTN228)
1.47%
Diversification
XLB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 625 total
24.35%
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 | 4.19% | |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | |
| Inception Date | November 6, 2006 |
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