iShares ESG Aware Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (XSTB.TO)
XSTB.TO is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the Morningstar Can 1-5Y Core Bd GR CAD. XSTB.TO launched on Mar 18, 2019 and has a 0.17% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Inception Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Region | North America (Canada) |
| Category | Canadian Government Bonds |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | Morningstar Can 1-5Y Core Bd GR CAD |
| Home Page | www.blackrock.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
XSTB.TO has an expense ratio of 0.17%, 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 ESG Aware Canadian Short 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 ESG Aware Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF had a return of 4.45% year-to-date (YTD) and 8.79% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 4.45% | 17.79% |
| 1 month | 1.15% | 0.18% |
| 6 months | 4.29% | 7.53% |
| 1 year | 8.79% | 26.42% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.86% | 13.48% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.85% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of XSTB.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 | -0.37% | 0.10% | 0.47% | -0.52% | 0.80% | 1.01% | 1.16% | 0.74% | 4.45% | ||||
| 2023 | 1.24% | -0.83% | 1.24% | 0.39% | -0.92% | -0.18% | -0.20% | 0.38% | -0.39% | 0.74% | 1.70% | 1.62% | 4.86% |
| 2022 | -0.91% | -0.18% | -1.78% | -0.96% | 0.32% | -0.84% | 1.27% | -1.47% | -0.32% | 0.06% | 0.92% | -0.04% | -3.91% |
| 2021 | 0.06% | -0.72% | 0.00% | 0.20% | 0.02% | -0.22% | 0.45% | 0.00% | -0.40% | -0.80% | -0.03% | 0.32% | -1.12% |
| 2020 | 0.95% | 0.49% | 0.05% | 1.18% | 0.63% | 0.52% | 0.37% | -0.02% | 0.21% | 0.31% | -0.04% | 0.20% | 4.95% |
| 2019 | 0.27% | 0.42% | 0.16% | 0.35% | 0.00% | 0.50% | -0.25% | 0.00% | 0.15% | -0.01% | 1.59% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of XSTB.TO is 93, placing it in the top 7% 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 ESG Aware Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (XSTB.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares ESG Aware Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF granted a 2.45% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to CA$0.48 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$0.48 | CA$0.43 | CA$0.36 | CA$0.36 | CA$0.43 | CA$0.37 |
Dividend yield | 2.45% | 2.22% | 1.93% | 1.82% | 2.10% | 1.83% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares ESG Aware Canadian Short 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$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.33 | |||
| 2023 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.43 |
| 2022 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.36 |
| 2021 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.36 |
| 2020 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.43 |
| 2019 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.37 |
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 ESG Aware Canadian Short 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 ESG Aware Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF was 6.92%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 395 trading sessions.
The current iShares ESG Aware Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF drawdown is 0.10%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -6.92% | Jan 21, 2021 | 439 | Oct 20, 2022 | 395 | May 16, 2024 | 834 |
| -3.2% | Mar 13, 2020 | 2 | Mar 16, 2020 | 18 | Apr 9, 2020 | 20 |
| -1.09% | Apr 13, 2020 | 1 | Apr 13, 2020 | 6 | Apr 21, 2020 | 7 |
| -0.64% | Sep 11, 2019 | 24 | Oct 15, 2019 | 64 | Jan 16, 2020 | 88 |
| -0.55% | Jun 28, 2019 | 6 | Jul 8, 2019 | 15 | Jul 29, 2019 | 21 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares ESG Aware Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF volatility is 0.55%, 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.