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XGGB
CA46436C1005
Passive ETFFixed Income

XGGB ETF · iShares Global Government Bond Index ETF

The XGGB Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: FTSE World Government Bond Index. The XGGB ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 1,286 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 5/1/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofInternational Sovereign Bonds1M perf.+1.85%
Last price
$17.97
1M perf.
-0.09%
1M flows
+€7.3M
AuM
€342M
E/R
0.23%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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XGGB
$17.97

Performance & flows

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XGGB
$17.91
-0.43%
International Sovereign Bonds
-1.28%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
-0.09%
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-0.43%
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-0.01%
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+5.05%
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-5.42%
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+0.12%
+0.09%
-0.58%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
46436C100
ISIN
CA46436C1005
AuM
€342M
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E/R
0.23%
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Replication rating
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ESG Consensus®
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NAV
5/1/2026
$17.91
1D NAV change
+0.12%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
1286
Inception date
9/21/2017
Jurisdiction
Canada
Distribution
Canada
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
CAD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The ETF seeks to replicate, before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad world government bond index that is hedged to Canadian dollars. Currently, the ETF seeks to track FTSE World Government Bond Index (Currency-Hedged in CAD).
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
-0.43%
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-0.01%
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+5.05%
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-5.42%
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Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
USA
42.17%
China
11.37%
Japan
8.46%
France
6.49%
Italy
5.91%
Germany
5.16%
United Kingdom
5.05%
Spain
3.90%
Canada
1.92%
Other
9.59%
Sectors
Sovereign
81.58%
Unavailable
18.37%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1286
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
USA, Notes 1.875% 15feb2032, USD (B-2032)
USA, Notes 2.75% 15aug2032, USD (E-2032)
USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035)
USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034)
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USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2034, USD (E-2034)
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USA, Notes 1.375% 31oct2028, USD (R-2028)
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China, TB 1.43% 25jan2030, CNY
USA, Notes 4.875% 31oct2028, USD (AF-2028)
USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034)
USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2033, USD (E-2033)
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
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SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of February 27, 2026
Methodology

Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about XGGB ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.

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ESG Consensus®
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ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.


XGGB’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either A+, A, or A-.

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Holdings review
88.96% of holdings have positive scoring
11.01% of holdings have negative scoring
35.30%
53.66%
11.01%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
No data on remaining < 1% of holdings
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Replication

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1-year trailing difference
As of April 30, 2026
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XGGB
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of April 30, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model

Issuer

iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1742
Total AuM
€5.19T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.284%

Frequently asked questions about XGGB

What does iShares Global Government Bond Index ETF, XGGB, invest in?

XGGB is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Global Investment Grade Government Bonds.

Which benchmark or index does XGGB replicate?

XGGB tracks the FTSE World Government Bond Index Currency-hedged in CAD - CAD, through a optimized sampling replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of XGGB?

XGGB carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.23%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was XGGB launched?

XGGB was introduced to the market on September 21, 2017. It trades on Canada

Who is the ETF issuer of XGGB?

iShares Global Government Bond Index ETF, XGGB, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of XGGB?

XGGB oversees €342M in assets as of May 1, 2026.

How has XGGB performed lately?

Based on data from May 1, 2026, XGGB returned -0.09% over the past month, -0.43% over the last three months and -0.58% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for XGGB?

As of May 1, 2026, XGGB recorded net flows of +€7.3M over the last month and +€14M year-to-date.

Does XGGB distribute dividends?

XGGB follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of May 1, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.76%.

What are the main country or region exposures of XGGB?

As of March 31, 2026, XGGB has significant geographic allocations in USA, China and Japan.

In which sector or theme does XGGB invest in?

As of March 31, 2026, XGGB focuses largely on Sovereign.

How many securities does XGGB hold and how diversified is it?

As of March 31, 2026, XGGB holds 1286 positions in its portfolio, with 6.03% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in XGGB?

As of March 31, 2026, XGGB top three holdings include USA, Notes 1.875% 15feb2032, USD (B-2032), USA, Notes 2.75% 15aug2032, USD (E-2032) and USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035).

What is the base currency of XGGB?

The base currency of XGGB is CAD.

Is XGGB currency-hedged?

XGGB is hedged, meaning it seeks to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations between its base currency and the currency of the underlying assets.

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