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iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETF (XHB $19.75)
- $19.75 P/E (TTM): 18.76X Cap: $224M
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $27.82)
- $27.82 P/E (TTM): 31.38X Cap: $9.86B
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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?

Read Answer Asked by John on March 19, 2026

Global X Active Ultra-Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF (HFR $10.07)
- $10.07 Cap: $565M
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iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETF (XHB $19.75)
- $19.75 P/E (TTM): 18.76X Cap: $224M
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PIMCO Monthly Income Fund (Canada) (PMIF $17.99)
- $17.99 P/E (TTM): 12.29X Cap: $4.45B
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BMO Money Market Fund (ZMMK $49.89)
- $49.89 Cap: $5.44B
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Q: I am holding all of the above in my portfolio, along with some equity etfs and a few individual stocks. In seeing your comments on BMO 95290 fund, wondering if i should replace all of these etfs with the BMO fund ? Also, if i should allocate anything to CBO or CVD for diversification.
Thanks! I appreciate your quick and thorough responses!

Read Answer Asked by Tom on November 18, 2024

WSP Global Inc. (WSP $217.10)
- $217.10 P/E (TTM): 29.44X Cap: $29.26B
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Stantec Inc. (STN $118.68)
- $118.68 P/E (TTM): 27.92X Cap: $13.53B
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iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETF (XHB $19.75)
- $19.75 P/E (TTM): 18.76X Cap: $224M
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Century Communities Inc. (CCS $55.66)
- $55.66 P/E (TTM): 11.54X Cap: $1.61B
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Q: How significant would it be for the Canadian lumber companies if the US removed the tariffs on lumber? Which stock would you recommend in such a scenario.

Read Answer Asked by Mike on May 18, 2021

iShares Short Duration High Income ETF (CAD-Hedged) (CSD $15.22)
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iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETF (XHB $19.75)
- $19.75 P/E (TTM): 18.76X Cap: $224M
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iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF (HYGH $85.01)
- $85.01 Cap: $454M
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Q: Can I have your analysis of this etf as a way to add diversity to fixed income?

Read Answer Asked by Dan on June 12, 2019

iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETF (XHB $19.75)
- $19.75 P/E (TTM): 18.76X Cap: $224M
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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY $16.31)
- $16.31 P/E (TTM): 20.4X Cap: $1.05B
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Q: I am down onXHY Would you sell and buy XHB

Read Answer Asked by Fred on October 09, 2018

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN $42.49)
- $42.49 Cap: $28.89B
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iShares Core Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF (XCB $19.94)
- $19.94 P/E (TTM): 29.88X Cap: $3.08B
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iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETF (XHB $19.75)
- $19.75 P/E (TTM): 18.76X Cap: $224M
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Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF (VAB $22.67)
- $22.67 Cap: $6.94B
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Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Bond Index ETF (VSB $23.22)
- $23.22 Cap: $1.60B
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Q: I am retired and have significant positions in vsb and vab and both are valued less today than a couple of years ago.
I was thinking to sell one or both and purchase xhb and /or xcb and bep.un and/or ala.
I look forward to your comments. Thank-you

Read Answer Asked by JACK on October 01, 2018

Horizons Active High Yield Bond ETF (HYI $7.52)
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iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETF (XHB $19.75)
- $19.75 P/E (TTM): 18.76X Cap: $224M
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Q: Hi 5i team,
What would be examples of high yield bond ETFs within Canada?
Thank You,
Andrew

Read Answer Asked by Andrew on January 03, 2018

Horizons Active High Yield Bond ETF (HYI $7.52)
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iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETF (XHB $19.75)
- $19.75 P/E (TTM): 18.76X Cap: $224M
- View XHB Profile
- View Questions on XHB
iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY $16.31)
- $16.31 P/E (TTM): 20.4X Cap: $1.05B
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Q: What is the best way to access and evaluate high yield bonds in Canada and the U.S.? I would like to add some risk to my portfolio, and improve the yields. My online investment platforms (RBC,TD) do not seem to make them available. Is there a better way?

Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 26, 2017

iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETF (XHB $19.75)
- $19.75 P/E (TTM): 18.76X Cap: $224M
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Q: Please comment on XHB as an alternative fixed income vehicle to regular bond funds.
Thanks!

Read Answer Asked by Paul W on January 04, 2017

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