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BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG $14.00)
- $14.00 Cap: $12.27B
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BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (ZST $49.14)
- $49.14 Cap: $3.82B
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iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (XSB $27.10)
- $27.10 P/E (TTM): 43.28X Cap: $3.72B
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $28.50)
- $28.50 Cap: $9.78B
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Q: Hello, I have a small position in ZST . I like to add more bonds for safety and income .
I have been looking at : XSB and XBB and ZAG as they hold Government bonds . Can I assume that by holding one of these to diversify or a combination will do the trick !! ?
Thank you
Carlo

Asked by Carlo on February 05, 2026

5i Research Answer:

XBB and ZAG are aggregate bond ETFs and give broad exposure to Canadian bonds. XSB is more...

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