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XSTB ETF · iShares ESG Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF
The XSTB Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: Bloomberg MSCI 1-5 Year Canadian Aggregate ESG Focus Index. The XSTB ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 281 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 7/3/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofInternational Aggregate Bonds1M perf.-0.84%
Last price
$19.82
1M perf.
+0.35%
1M flows
+€2.4M
AuM
€90M
TER
0.17%
Rating
XSTB
$19.82
Performance & flows
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XSTB
$19.82
+1.02%
International Aggregate Bonds
+0.39%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.35%  | +1.02% | +3.05% | +15.02% | +10.83% | -0.04% | -0.04% | +1.27% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
7/3/2026
$19.82
1D NAV change
+0.08%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
281
Inception date
3/18/2019
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
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The ETF has been designed to provide investors with exposure to the performance of an environmental, social and governance (ESG)-oriented index selected at the discretion of BlackRock. The current ESG-oriented index for the ETF is Bloomberg Barclays MSCI 1-5 Year Canadian Aggregate ESG Focus Index.
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 | +1.02%  | +3.05%  | +15.02% | +10.83% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
Canada
71.56%
USA
2.37%
United Kingdom
1.02%
Unavailable
23.91%
Other
1.15%
Sectors
Sovereign
22.71%
Municipal
14.65%
Banks
12.13%
Government agencies
9.28%
Power
3.19%
Insurance and reinsurance
2.95%
Financial markets
2.72%
Pipelines
2.18%
Unavailable
23.91%
Other
6.28%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 281
Top 15 holdings
Data as of May 31, 2026
CA135087T388
Canada, Bond 1.25 1jun2030 10Y
CA135087T792
Canada, Bond 0.5 1oct2030 10Y
CA135087T958
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1mar2030, CAD
CA135087T610
CA135087T461
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Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1sep2029, CAD
Canada, Bonds 4% 1mar2029, CAD
CA135087U444
Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1sep2028, CAD
Canada Housing Trust, 2.9% 15dec2029, CAD (123)
Canada Housing Trust, 3.7% 15jun2029, CAD (120)
Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1mar2028, CAD
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
Yes
SDG
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Replication
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1-year trailing difference
As of June 30, 2026
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XSTB
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of June 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
1783
Total AuM
€5.56T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.283%
Top 5 funds by iShares
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | €774.54B |
IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | €163.74B |
IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | €134.68B |
CSSPX | iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | €131.33B |
IWDA | iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF | €123.85B |
Frequently asked questions about XSTB
What does iShares ESG Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF, XSTB, invest in?
XSTB is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Canadian Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does XSTB replicate?
XSTB tracks the Bloomberg MSCI 1-5 Year Canadian Aggregate ESG Focus TR Index - CAD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of XSTB?
XSTB carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.17%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was XSTB launched?
XSTB was introduced to the market on March 18, 2019. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of XSTB?
iShares ESG Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF, XSTB, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of XSTB?
XSTB oversees €90M in assets as of July 3, 2026.
How has XSTB performed lately?
Based on data from July 3, 2026, XSTB returned 0.35% over the past month, 1.02% over the last three months and 1.27% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for XSTB?
As of July 3, 2026, XSTB recorded net flows of +€2.4M over the last month and +€8.7M year-to-date.
Does XSTB distribute dividends?
XSTB follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of July 3, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.87%.
What are the main country or region exposures of XSTB?
As of May 31, 2026, XSTB has significant geographic allocations in Canada, USA and United Kingdom.
In which sector or theme does XSTB invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, XSTB focuses largely on Sovereign, Municipal and Banks.
How many securities does XSTB hold and how diversified is it?
As of May 31, 2026, XSTB holds 281 positions in its portfolio, with 35.15% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in XSTB?
As of May 31, 2026, XSTB top three holdings include CA135087T388, Canada, Bond 1.25 1jun2030 10Y and CA135087T792.
What is the base currency of XSTB?
The base currency of XSTB is CAD.
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