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Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corporate Class ETF (HBB.TO) Alternatives

ETF · Currency in CAD · Last updated Jun 25, 2026

HBB.TO is a passive ETF by Global X tracking the investment results of the Solactive Canadian Select Universe Bond. HBB.TO launched on May 8, 2014 and has a 0.09% expense ratio.

Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corporate Class ETF (HBB.TO) belongs to the Total Bond Market category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with HBB.TO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.

Cheapest Alternatives to HBB.TO

HBB.TO charges 0.09% annually. No ETFs in the Total Bond Market category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.09%.

SymbolNameExpense RatioAUMInception
VAB.TO
Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF0.09%7.36BNov 2011HBB.TO vs VAB.TO
XAGH.TO
iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)0.18%—Aug 2021HBB.TO vs XAGH.TO
VBU.NEO
Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF0.22%—Jun 2014HBB.TO vs VBU.NEO
CDLB.TO
CI DoubleLine Total Return Bond US$ Fund ETF C$ He...0.85%1.23MMay 2020HBB.TO vs CDLB.TO

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HBB.TO

HBB.TO has 4.48% 1-year volatility. There are 2 ETFs in the Total Bond Market category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.89%.

SymbolNameVolatility 1YAUMInception
CDLB.TO
CI DoubleLine Total Return Bond US$ Fund ETF C$ He...3.89%1.23MMay 2020HBB.TO vs CDLB.TO
VAB.TO
Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF4.41%7.36BNov 2011HBB.TO vs VAB.TO
VBU.NEO
Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF4.74%—Jun 2014HBB.TO vs VBU.NEO
XAGH.TO
iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)5.03%—Aug 2021HBB.TO vs XAGH.TO

Other ETFs from Global X

The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include CASH.TO, CBIL.TO, QQCL.TO and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $7B.

SymbolNameCategoryRisk / Return RankYTD ReturnAUMInception
CASH.TO
Global X High Interest Savings ETFMoney Market
99
0.95%
6.67BNov 2021HBB.TO vs CASH.TO
CBIL.TO
Global X 0-3 Month T-Bill ETFCanadian Government Bonds
99
0.99%
2.36BApr 2023HBB.TO vs CBIL.TO
QQCL.TO
Global X Enhanced NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETFNasdaq-100, Derivative Income
76
19.56%
379.27MOct 2023HBB.TO vs QQCL.TO
HXS.TO
Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETFS&P 500
71
11.68%
7.12BNov 2010HBB.TO vs HXS.TO
HXT.TO
Global X S&P/TSX 60 Index Corporate Class ETFCanada Equities
88
11.25%
5.30BSep 2010HBB.TO vs HXT.TO
CHPS.TO
Global X Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Ind...Semiconductors, Technology Equities
92
62.65%
416.39MJun 2021HBB.TO vs CHPS.TO
HSAV.TO
Global X Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETFMoney Market
67
0.94%
1.92BFeb 2020HBB.TO vs HSAV.TO
HBNK.TO
Global X Equal Weight Banks Index ETFFinancials Equities, Equal Weight
98
30.00%
—Jul 2023HBB.TO vs HBNK.TO
USCL.TO
Global X Enhanced S&P 500 Covered Call ETFDerivative Income, S&P 500
78
12.39%
250.98MJul 2023HBB.TO vs USCL.TO
QQCC.TO
Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETFNasdaq-100, Derivative Income
77
15.98%
732.86MSep 2011HBB.TO vs QQCC.TO

Often Compared With HBB.TO

Investors most often compare HBB.TO with XAGG.TO, HXDM.TO, HXEM.TO. These 9 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

SymbolNameCategoryRisk / Return RankYTD ReturnAUMInception
XAGG.TO
iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETFTotal Bond Market
44
3.95%
—Aug 2021HBB.TO vs XAGG.TO
HXDM.TO
Global X Intl Developed Markets Equity Index Corpo...International Equity
49
11.93%
1.22BSep 2017HBB.TO vs HXDM.TO
HXEM.TO
Global X Emerging Markets Equity Index Corporate C...Emerging Markets Equities
79
27.62%
216.54MAug 2020HBB.TO vs HXEM.TO
ZMMK.TO
BMO Money Market Fund ETF SeriesMoney Market
99
1.11%
5.68BNov 2021HBB.TO vs ZMMK.TO
PHYS
Sprott Physical Gold Trust
59
-9.21%
——HBB.TO vs PHYS
ZSB.TO
BMO Short-Term Bond Index ETFCanadian Government Bonds
51
1.39%
171.36MMar 2018HBB.TO vs ZSB.TO
ZDB.TO
BMO Discount BondCanadian Government Bonds
22
2.06%
1.32BFeb 2014HBB.TO vs ZDB.TO
XEQT.TO
iShares Core Equity ETF PortfolioGlobal Equities
81
12.77%
19.56BAug 2019HBB.TO vs XEQT.TO
ZST.TO
BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETFCanadian Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond
51
1.24%
3.54BJan 2011HBB.TO vs ZST.TO

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