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Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corpo...
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

Issuer
Global X
Inception Date
May 8, 2014
Region
Canada (Canada)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
Solactive Canadian Select Universe Bond
Distribution Policy
Accumulating
Asset Class
Bond

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corporate Class ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Different Benchmark Currency

HBB.TO is traded in CAD, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to CAD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corporate Class ETF (HBB.TO) has returned -0.00% so far this year and -0.04% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HBB.TO has returned 1.32% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.91% annually.


Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corporate Class ETF

1D
0.20%
1M
-2.10%
YTD
-0.00%
6M
-0.58%
1Y
-0.04%
3Y*
2.82%
5Y*
0.11%
10Y*
1.32%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.80%
1M
-3.22%
YTD
-3.34%
6M
-2.48%
1Y
12.46%
3Y*
17.80%
5Y*
12.48%
10Y*
12.91%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 8, 2014, HBB.TO's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.17%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 34.0 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst month was Jan 2022 at -3.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, HBB.TO closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2020 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.54%1.59%-2.10%-0.00%
20251.06%1.09%-0.28%-0.82%-0.04%0.12%-0.89%0.39%1.80%0.63%0.21%-1.40%1.84%
2024-1.34%-0.28%0.24%-2.04%1.93%1.21%2.19%0.27%2.18%-1.20%1.79%-0.93%3.96%
20232.85%-1.83%2.02%1.02%-1.96%0.02%-1.16%-0.40%-2.41%0.21%4.66%2.88%5.76%
2022-3.47%-0.80%-2.95%-3.40%-0.22%-2.40%4.11%-2.78%-0.74%-0.94%2.88%-1.63%-11.94%
2021-1.21%-2.40%-1.04%-0.24%0.69%1.03%1.02%-0.22%-1.52%-0.84%0.51%1.95%-2.35%

Benchmark Metrics

Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corporate Class ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.32%, beta of 0.06, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 09, 2014.

  • This ETF participated in 22.66% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 15.80% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.06 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.02 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
  • R² of 0.02 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
1.32%
Beta
0.06
0.02
Upside Capture
15.80%
Downside Capture
22.66%

Expense Ratio

HBB.TO has an expense ratio of 0.09%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

HBB.TO ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


HBB.TO Risk / Return Rank: 1111
Overall Rank
HBB.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1111
Sharpe Ratio Rank
HBB.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 1010
Sortino Ratio Rank
HBB.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 1010
Omega Ratio Rank
HBB.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 1313
Calmar Ratio Rank
HBB.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 1313
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corporate Class ETF (HBB.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


HBB.TOBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.01

0.69

-0.70

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.02

1.06

-1.04

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.00

1.17

-0.16

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.08

1.14

-1.06

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.17

4.22

-4.05

Explore HBB.TO risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Dividends

Dividend History


Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corporate Class ETF doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corporate Class ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corporate Class ETF was 18.23%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corporate Class ETF drawdown is 4.38%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-18.23%Aug 5, 2020555Oct 20, 2022
-12.97%Mar 10, 20205Mar 16, 202063Jun 15, 202068
-4.86%Sep 28, 201662Dec 23, 2016506Jan 3, 2019568
-3.6%Feb 5, 2015192Nov 10, 2015100Apr 5, 2016292
-2.9%Aug 16, 201951Oct 29, 201961Jan 27, 2020112

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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