- Issuer
- Mackenzie
- Inception Date
- Apr 19, 2016
- Category
- Global Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
MGB.TO Performance Chart
Mackenzie Core Plus Global Fixed Income ETF (MGB.TO) is down 0.0% since the beginning of the year. MGB.TO is currently trading at CA$16 per share. Investors who bought CA$1,000 worth of MGB.TO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth CA$1,002.
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Returns By Period
Mackenzie Core Plus Global Fixed Income ETF (MGB.TO) has returned -0.02% so far this year and 3.95% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MGB.TO has returned 1.30% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 14.32% annually.
Mackenzie Core Plus Global Fixed Income ETF
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 0.38%
- 6M
- -0.27%
- YTD
- -0.02%
- 1Y
- 3.95%
- 3Y*
- 3.28%
- 5Y*
- 0.03%
- 10Y*
- 1.30%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.31%
- 1M
- 0.87%
- 6M
- 10.62%
- YTD
- 13.50%
- 1Y
- 24.35%
- 3Y*
- 21.67%
- 5Y*
- 14.33%
- 10Y*
- 14.32%
MGB.TO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 22, 2016, MGB.TO's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.12%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 48.2 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +4.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2022 at -3.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, MGB.TO closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 27, 2020 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 17, 2020 at -7.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.12% | 2.11% | -2.40% | -0.33% | 0.51% | 0.76% | -0.50% | -0.02% | |||||
| 2025 | 0.80% | 1.05% | -1.23% | 0.19% | -0.70% | 1.12% | 0.24% | 1.12% | 0.86% | 0.49% | 0.39% | -0.35% | 4.03% |
| 2024 | -0.18% | -0.38% | -0.33% | -0.95% | 1.29% | 0.47% | 2.77% | 0.81% | 1.59% | -1.48% | 1.02% | -1.75% | 2.83% |
| 2023 | 4.02% | -0.53% | 0.49% | 0.97% | -1.55% | 0.25% | 0.13% | -1.13% | -2.22% | -0.13% | 3.71% | 2.86% | 6.86% |
| 2022 | -0.88% | -1.73% | -3.58% | -2.45% | -1.72% | -2.64% | 1.80% | -0.17% | -1.12% | -1.32% | 3.61% | -1.44% | -11.24% |
| 2021 | -1.12% | -1.31% | -1.28% | 1.05% | 0.17% | 0.63% | -0.08% | 0.51% | -0.50% | -1.32% | -0.38% | 0.72% | -2.92% |
Benchmark Metrics
Mackenzie Core Plus Global Fixed Income ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.63%, beta of -0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 22, 2016.
- This ETF participated in 19.25% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 11.00% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of -0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 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 0.00 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
- 1.63%
- Beta
- -0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 11.00%
- Downside Capture
- 19.25%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MGB.TO ranks 23 for risk / return — below 23% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Mackenzie Core Plus Global Fixed Income ETF (MGB.TO) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| MGB.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.22 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.63 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.12 | 1.33 | -0.21 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.17 | 2.67 | -1.50 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.66 | 9.87 | -7.22 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Mackenzie Core Plus Global Fixed Income ETF provided a 3.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.58 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$0.58 | CA$0.70 | CA$0.77 | CA$0.76 | CA$0.99 | CA$0.59 | CA$0.41 | CA$0.58 | CA$0.77 | CA$0.55 | CA$0.41 |
Dividend yield | 3.67% | 4.33% | 4.74% | 4.62% | 6.10% | 3.08% | 2.00% | 2.99% | 4.07% | 2.77% | 2.06% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Mackenzie Core Plus Global Fixed Income ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.27 | |||||
| 2025 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.70 |
| 2024 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.12 | CA$0.77 |
| 2023 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.13 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.14 | CA$0.76 |
| 2022 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.24 | CA$0.99 |
| 2021 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.59 |
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 Mackenzie Core Plus Global Fixed Income 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 Mackenzie Core Plus Global Fixed Income ETF was 17.54%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 841 trading sessions.
The current Mackenzie Core Plus Global Fixed Income ETF drawdown is 1.96%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-17.54%Oct 2022 | 1y 9mo | 3y 4mo | 5y 1moJan 2021 - Feb 2026 | Bear market2022 |
-10.80%Mar 2020 | 8d | 29d | 1mo 7dMar 2020 - Apr 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-4.64%Dec 2016 | 2mo 16d | 5mo 3d | 7mo 19dSep 2016 - May 2017 | — |
-3.39%May 2026 | 2mo 18d | — | 4mo 16dMar 2026 - now | — |
-2.90%Nov 2018 | 1y 4mo | 3mo 29d | 1y 8moJun 2017 - Mar 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MGB.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -17.54% | -48.87% | +31.33% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.39% | -9.17% | +5.78% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -4.66% | -19.59% | +14.93% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.67% | -23.14% | +6.47% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -17.54% | -27.97% | +10.43% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.96% | -0.82% | -1.14% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.12% | -9.63% | +5.51% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.49% | 2.47% | -0.98% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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