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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $28.26)
- $28.26 Cap: $9.45B
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iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF (CVD $18.40)
- $18.40 P/E (TTM): 36.5X Cap: $115M
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Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND $74.23)
- $74.23 Cap: $146.41B
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Q: Hi, just starting to look at the bond market, do not want anything to do with U.S. tax filings. Would like like your three recommendations for Canadian bonds. Do you have a Canadian equivalent for BND? (Low mer and nice yield) also corporate bonds eg.XCB could you touch on risk compared to your three recommendations.
Thanks, happy, healthy New Year

Asked by Brad on January 05, 2026

5i Research Answer:

We would see XBB as equivalent to BND. XHY and CBO we think can also be suggested. XHY owns US...

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