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iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETF (XHB $19.85)
- $19.85 P/E (TTM): 18.76X Cap: $225M
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $28.04)
- $28.04 P/E (TTM): 31.38X Cap: $9.97B
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Q: Would you be a buyer of these etf's today and which would you prefer?Is there any reason to hold both?

Asked by John on March 19, 2026

5i Research Answer:

Corporate bonds (XHB) do act differently than government securities. But XBB also owns 25% corporate exposure. Considering some heightened risks these days, we think owning just XBB would be fine.

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