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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF (CPD $13.58)
- $13.58 P/E (TTM): 7.35X Cap: $1.03B
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iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (XSB $27.23)
- $27.23 Cap: $3.31B
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $28.72)
- $28.72 Cap: $8.70B
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Evolve Active Canadian Preferred Share Fund (DIVS $17.36)
- $17.36 P/E (TTM): 3.26X Cap: $33M
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Q: Greetings 5i, I am concerned about the current outlook for preferred shares, say 1 - 3 year horizon. What is your opinion on a switch from preferreds to short - mid term bond etfs over this time period? Thank you.

Asked by Barbara on October 20, 2025

5i Research Answer:

Bonds of course do rank higher, and re-set preferreds could see some price pressure overall as...

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