iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB.TO)
XLB.TO is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the Morningstar Can 10+Y Core Bd GR CAD. XLB.TO launched on Nov 6, 2006 and has a 0.20% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Inception Date | Nov 6, 2006 |
| Region | North America (Canada) |
| Category | Canadian Government Bonds |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | Morningstar Can 10+Y Core Bd GR CAD |
| Home Page | www.blackrock.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
XLB.TO has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF had a return of 1.91% year-to-date (YTD) and 13.65% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF had an annualized return of 2.13%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.41%, indicating that iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.91% | 25.70% |
| 1 month | 3.34% | 3.51% |
| 6 months | 8.45% | 14.80% |
| 1 year | 13.65% | 37.91% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -1.33% | 14.18% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 2.13% | 11.41% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of XLB.TO, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -3.26% | -0.81% | 0.01% | -4.33% | 3.19% | 1.66% | 2.92% | -0.15% | 2.90% | -1.90% | 1.91% | ||
| 2023 | 5.18% | -3.21% | 2.49% | 1.78% | -2.48% | 1.04% | -2.38% | -1.13% | -6.03% | -0.27% | 8.68% | 6.11% | 9.15% |
| 2022 | -7.20% | -1.47% | -3.79% | -6.98% | -0.69% | -3.96% | 6.85% | -4.03% | -1.96% | -2.29% | 5.80% | -3.40% | -21.64% |
| 2021 | -3.11% | -4.62% | -3.59% | -0.27% | 1.23% | 2.81% | 1.86% | -0.61% | -3.05% | -0.44% | 1.67% | 3.85% | -4.59% |
| 2020 | 5.10% | 0.43% | -7.15% | 8.31% | 0.62% | 3.71% | 2.62% | -3.47% | 0.64% | -2.24% | 2.52% | 0.45% | 11.18% |
| 2019 | 2.06% | 0.25% | 4.34% | -0.57% | 3.43% | 2.13% | 0.26% | 3.65% | -1.56% | -0.82% | 1.54% | -2.32% | 12.85% |
| 2018 | -1.91% | -0.38% | 1.79% | -1.93% | 2.15% | 0.80% | -1.43% | 1.28% | -2.12% | -1.74% | 1.32% | 2.09% | -0.25% |
| 2017 | -0.77% | 1.61% | 0.86% | 3.01% | 1.78% | -0.79% | -4.05% | 2.88% | -2.77% | 3.21% | 1.64% | 0.57% | 7.11% |
| 2016 | 0.39% | 1.02% | 1.40% | 0.29% | 1.25% | 3.66% | 1.95% | 0.27% | -0.15% | -2.20% | -4.07% | -1.26% | 2.36% |
| 2015 | 8.46% | -0.30% | -0.90% | -2.34% | -0.18% | -1.88% | 2.70% | -2.38% | -0.55% | -1.03% | 0.78% | 1.80% | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 4.74% | 0.38% | -0.63% | 1.05% | 2.62% | 0.65% | 1.11% | 2.27% | -1.69% | 1.20% | 2.84% | 1.00% | 16.50% |
| 2013 | -2.12% | 1.02% | 0.86% | 2.09% | -2.76% | -4.65% | 0.05% | -1.55% | 0.31% | 1.91% | -1.00% | -0.42% | -6.29% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of XLB.TO is 21, indicating that it is in the bottom 21% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF provided a 3.76% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.75 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$0.75 | CA$0.75 | CA$0.76 | CA$0.77 | CA$0.80 | CA$0.81 | CA$0.83 | CA$0.84 | CA$0.85 | CA$0.86 | CA$0.92 | CA$0.87 |
Dividend yield | 3.76% | 3.73% | 3.97% | 3.03% | 2.90% | 3.18% | 3.56% | 3.45% | 3.62% | 3.64% | 3.90% | 4.14% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.62 | |
| 2023 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.75 |
| 2022 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.76 |
| 2021 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.77 |
| 2020 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.80 |
| 2019 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.81 |
| 2018 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.83 |
| 2017 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.84 |
| 2016 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.85 |
| 2015 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.86 |
| 2014 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.12 | CA$0.92 |
| 2013 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.87 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index 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 iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF was 32.96%, occurring on Oct 21, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF drawdown is 19.06%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -32.96% | Aug 7, 2020 | 554 | Oct 21, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -23.34% | Mar 10, 2020 | 7 | Mar 18, 2020 | 83 | Jul 16, 2020 | 90 |
| -11.61% | May 3, 2013 | 94 | Sep 17, 2013 | 208 | Jul 16, 2014 | 302 |
| -9.94% | Sep 30, 2016 | 55 | Dec 16, 2016 | 130 | Jun 26, 2017 | 185 |
| -9.3% | Sep 10, 2008 | 35 | Oct 29, 2008 | 41 | Dec 29, 2008 | 76 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF volatility is 3.06%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.