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XSC ETF · iShares Conservative Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETF
The XSC Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofInternational Aggregate Bonds1M perf.-3.14%
Last price
$17.51
1M perf.
-1.78%
1M flows
N/A
AuM
€41M
E/R
0.43%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
XSC
$17.51
Performance & flows
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XSC
$17.50
-1.26%
International Aggregate Bonds
-1.64%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.78%  | -1.26%  | +1.54%  | +12.76% | +6.57% | -1.81% | -1.17% | -1.17% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/26/2026
$17.50
1D NAV change
-0.39%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
7316
Inception date
1/9/2015
Jurisdiction
Canada
Distribution
Canada
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
CAD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
Seeks to generate income by investing primarily in other iShares ETFs that provide exposure to fixed income securities including government, corporate, high yield, emerging market and other types of debt securities.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -1.26% | +1.54%  | +12.76% | +6.57% |
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UCITS
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PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
69.81%
Canada
23.32%
United Kingdom
1.79%
Other
5.49%
Sectors
Sovereign
34.24%
Banks
7.31%
Municipal
4.22%
Communication services
2.92%
Real estate investment and services
2.72%
Power
2.61%
Pipelines
2.30%
Insurance and reinsurance
2.16%
Unavailable
14.40%
Other
27.13%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 7316
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1dec2057, CAD
Canada, Bond 2 1jan2051 30Y
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1dec2055, CAD
USA, Notes 4.25% 15mar2027, USD (AL-2027)
USA, Notes 1.25% 30apr2028, USD (K-2028)
Canada, Bond 1.75 1dec2053 30Y
USA, Notes 4.5% 15may2027, USD (AN-2027)
USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028)
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USA, Notes 4.5% 15apr2027, USD (AM-2027)
USA, Notes 2.625% 31may2027, USD (Z-2027)
USA, Notes 1.25% 30jun2028, USD (M-2028)
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USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2027, USD (AK-2027)
USA, Notes 3.75% 15aug2027, USD (AR-2027)
USA, Notes 2.25% 15aug2027, USD (E-2027)
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No
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iShares
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Number of funds
1725
Total AuM
€4.83T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.2843%
Top 5 funds by iShares
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | €617.4B |
IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | €143.94B |
AGG | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | €119.68B |
IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | €115.3B |
CSSPX | iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | €109.94B |
Frequently asked questions about XSC
What does iShares Conservative Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETF, XSC, invest in?
XSC is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Mixed Ratings Aggregate Bonds.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of XSC?
XSC carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.43%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was XSC launched?
XSC was introduced to the market on January 9, 2015. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of XSC?
iShares Conservative Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETF, XSC, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of XSC?
XSC oversees €41M in assets as of March 26, 2026.
How has XSC performed lately?
Based on data from March 26, 2026, XSC returned -1.78% over the past month, -1.26% over the last three months and -1.17% year-to-date.
Does XSC distribute dividends?
XSC follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 26, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.92%.
What are the main country or region exposures of XSC?
As of February 28, 2026, XSC has significant geographic allocations in USA, Canada and United Kingdom.
In which sector or theme does XSC invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, XSC focuses largely on Sovereign, Banks and Municipal.
How many securities does XSC hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, XSC holds 7316 positions in its portfolio, with 8.51% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in XSC?
As of February 28, 2026, XSC top three holdings include Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1dec2057, CAD, Canada, Bond 2 1jan2051 30Y and Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1dec2055, CAD.
What is the base currency of XSC?
The base currency of XSC is CAD.
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