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›ETF Providers›iShares›XRB

XRB ETF · iShares Canadian Real Return Bond Index ETF

The XRB Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: FTSE Canada Real Return Bond Index. The XRB ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 13 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofInternational Aggregate Bonds1M perf.-2.59%
Last price
$22.69
1M perf.
-1.86%
1M flows
-€1.4M
AuM
€160M
E/R
0.39%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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XRB
$22.69

Performance & flows

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XRB
$22.61
+0.50%
International Aggregate Bonds
-0.50%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
-1.86%
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+0.50%
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-1.21%
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+8.22%
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+4.87%
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-3.03%
+0.33%
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Flows

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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
46431C105
ISIN
CA46431C1059
AuM
€160M
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E/R
0.39%
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Replication rating
Not rated
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NAV
3/13/2026
$22.61
1D NAV change
+0.21%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
13
Inception date
12/19/2005
Jurisdiction
Canada
Distribution
Canada
Legal structure
Unit Investment Trust
Base currency
CAD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Benchmark
FTSE Canada Real Return Bond Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
Seeks to provide income by replicating the performance of the FTSE Canada Real Return Bond Indexâ„¢, net of expenses.
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
+0.50%
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-1.21%
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+8.22%
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+4.87%
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PRIIPS
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Exposure

Countries
Canada
99.98%
Sectors
Sovereign
88.28%
Municipal
11.70%
Diversification
Total weight of top 13 holdings out of 13
Top 13 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
Canada, RRB 4r 1dec2031 30Y
Canada, RRB 3r 1dec2036 30Y
Canada, RRB 1.5r 1dec2044 30Y
Canada, RRB 2r 1dec2041 30Y
Canada, RRB 4.25r 1dec2026 30Y
Canada, RRB 1.25r 1dec2047 30Y
Canada, RRB 0.5r 1dec2050 30Y
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Province of Ontario, 2% 1dec2036, CAD (DMTN158)
Province of Quebec, 4.25% 1dec2031, CAD (PM)
Province of Quebec, 4.5% 1dec2026, CAD (OP)
Canada, RRB 0.25% 1dec2054, CAD 30Y
Manitoba, 2% 1dec2036, CAD (C087)
Province of Quebec, 3.25% 1dec2036, CAD (B093)
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Sustainability

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Data as of December 31, 2025
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ESG Consensus®
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100.02% of holdings have positive scoring
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Issuer

iShares
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Number of funds
1720
Total AuM
€4.9T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.285%
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Frequently asked questions about XRB

What does iShares Canadian Real Return Bond Index ETF, XRB, invest in?

XRB is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Canadian Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds.

Which benchmark or index does XRB replicate?

XRB tracks the FTSE Canada Real Return Bond TR Index - CAD, through a full replication replication method.

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

XRB carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.39%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was XRB launched?

XRB was introduced to the market on December 19, 2005. It trades on Canada

Who is the ETF issuer of XRB?

iShares Canadian Real Return Bond Index ETF, XRB, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.

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

XRB oversees €160M in assets as of March 13, 2026.

How has XRB performed lately?

Based on data from March 13, 2026, XRB returned -1.86% over the past month, 0.50% over the last three months and 0.33% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for XRB?

As of March 13, 2026, XRB recorded net flows of -€1.4M over the last month and +€1.4M year-to-date.

Does XRB distribute dividends?

XRB follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 13, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.49%.

What are the main country or region exposures of XRB?

As of January 31, 2026, XRB has significant geographic allocations in Canada.

In which sector or theme does XRB invest in?

As of January 31, 2026, XRB focuses largely on Sovereign and Municipal.

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

As of January 31, 2026, XRB holds 13 positions in its portfolio, with 99.98% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in XRB?

As of January 31, 2026, XRB top three holdings include Canada, RRB 4r 1dec2031 30Y, Canada, RRB 3r 1dec2036 30Y and Canada, RRB 1.5r 1dec2044 30Y.

What is the base currency of XRB?

The base currency of XRB is CAD.

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