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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $28.38)
- $28.38 Cap: $9.51B
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iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF (CVD $18.43)
- $18.43 P/E (TTM): 35.29X Cap: $116M
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Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND $74.32)
- $74.32 Cap: $146.94B
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Q: To balance my portfolio what bond etfs and other fixed income would you recommend currently, give CAD And US options?
I have accumulated quite a lot of USD from good returns and I am seeking to broaden my exposure to non US stocks (e.g. Europe) are you okay with buying the US equivalent ETFs or do you recommend converting back into CAD?

Asked by Mark on February 11, 2026

5i Research Answer:

We are fine with US dollar ETFs, viewing currency as another part of diversification. We can't get personal but here are some of our favourite fixed-income ETFs: BND, XBB, CBO, XHY, SCHR, CVD

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