- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Sep 23, 2024
- Category
- High Yield Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- Canada
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
XFLI.TO Performance Chart
iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF CAD (XFLI.TO) is up 4.5% since the beginning of the year. XFLI.TO is currently trading at CA$41 per share.
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Returns By Period
iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF CAD (XFLI.TO) has returned 4.52% so far this year and 8.64% over the past 12 months.
iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF CAD
- 1D
- 0.05%
- 1M
- 2.66%
- 6M
- 4.52%
- YTD
- 4.52%
- 1Y
- 8.64%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.09%
- 1M
- 1.74%
- 6M
- 13.10%
- YTD
- 13.49%
- 1Y
- 24.70%
- 3Y*
- 21.69%
- 5Y*
- 14.46%
- 10Y*
- 14.59%
XFLI.TO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 26, 2024, XFLI.TO's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.56%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.3 years.
Historically, 74% of months were positive and 26% were negative. The best month was Jun 2026 with a return of +3.2%, while the worst month was Apr 2025 at -4.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, XFLI.TO closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 19, 2026 with a return of +1.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 10, 2025 at -2.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.35% | 0.94% | -0.28% | -0.94% | 1.80% | 3.23% | 0.10% | 4.52% | |||||
| 2025 | 1.87% | 0.66% | -0.98% | -4.18% | 0.68% | 0.23% | 1.89% | 0.24% | 1.96% | 1.14% | 1.13% | -2.39% | 2.07% |
| 2024 | 0.45% | 1.76% | 1.81% | 2.09% | 6.23% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF CAD has an annualized alpha of 2.19%, beta of 0.06, and R2 of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 26, 2024.
- This ETF participated in 47.82% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 24.02% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.06 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.03 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 0.03 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
- 2.19%
- Beta
- 0.06
- R²
- 0.03
- Upside Capture
- 24.02%
- Downside Capture
- 47.82%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
XFLI.TO ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF CAD (XFLI.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.
| XFLI.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.41 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.51 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.35 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.09 | 2.76 | -0.67 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.51 | 10.23 | -5.72 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF CAD provided a 5.38% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$2.19 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$2.19 | CA$2.28 | CA$0.86 |
Dividend yield | 5.38% | 5.69% | 2.07% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF CAD. 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$0.18 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.00 | CA$1.06 | |||||
| 2025 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.20 | CA$2.28 |
| 2024 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.48 | CA$0.86 |
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 iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF CAD. 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 iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF CAD was 6.92%, occurring on Apr 11, 2025. Recovery took 126 trading sessions.
The current iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF CAD drawdown is 0.82%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -6.92%Apr 2025 | 1mo 8d | 6mo 6d | 7mo 14dMar 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.15%Mar 2026 | 3mo 22d | 2mo 29d | 6mo 21dNov 2025 - Jun 2026 |
2025 selloff2025 | -2.34%Feb 2025 | 9d | 14d | 23dFeb 2025 - Feb 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.21%Jun 2026 | 0s | — | 12d 2hJun 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.96%Jan 2025 | 8d | 6d | 14dJan 2025 - Jan 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| XFLI.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -6.92% | -48.87% | +41.95% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.15% | -9.17% | +5.02% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -19.59% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -23.14% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -27.97% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.82% | -0.16% | -0.66% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.06% | -9.64% | +7.58% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.92% | 2.47% | -0.55% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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