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iShares Cdn Corp Bond ETF (XCB.TO)

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as of Jul 10, 2026, 7:59:27 pm Market Open.

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Jul 10, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.

The iShares Canadian Corporate Bond ETF (XCB-T) is currently facing challenges due to global issues related to government debt and rising deficits in both Canada and the U.S. Experts express concerns that bonds may struggle to surpass the rate of inflation moving forward. For a 68-year-old retiree with a robust portfolio, the ETF provides exposure to a wide range of corporate bonds but carries noticeable interest rate and credit risks in today's market. Given the tight credit spreads, the additional yield compared to government bonds might not fully justify the inherent risks. Some experts suggest exploring alternatives, like ZST, for more stability in a conservative investment strategy.

Consensus

Sell

Valuation

Fair Value

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COMMENT

What is the basic difference between the Horizons Active Corporation Bond (HAB-T) and iShares DEX All Corporate Bond (XCB-T) ETFs? He is more familiar with the XCB. He knows they are both fine. Doesn’t know enough about HAB to give you a real contrast. This one is Corporate bonds in Canada, so it is very broadly diversified. Reasonably low cost. He would feel that the one with a lower cost is the better product.

DON'T BUY

This has had a great year and the units are up about 10%. Moving forward, you have to be ready for a different rate of return. Double-digit rates of return are not a realistic expectation for 2013. Feels corporate bonds will outperform treasury bonds but that would be 2%-3% in 2013.

BUY

He generally prefers the ladder. XCB follows all corporate bonds that make up the benchmark. The various ladders from Claymore and BMO smooth out the returns but otherwise there is not much difference.

BUY

He doesn't have any signal that rates are going higher so for the time being you will collect a nice yield from this. Thinks you will be okay for a while yet.

COMMENT

Has done very well. Will depend on where interest rates are going. These are high quality bonds and will act little bit closer to what long-term government bonds are going to do. If you are a believer that interest rates will remain low for some time, you get a good yield of around 3.8%-4%. If rates start to move up, then you have to be careful.

BUY

This would be if you just want to just buy the bond market itself. Federal government, provincial government and corporate bonds all blended in. It will produce the average return of the bond market and is very safe. It will provide you decent income.

BUY

A bond ETF that has a sort of mid-duration where you can pick up some yields over the treasuries.

BUY

Holds a basket of Cdn corporate bonds. This is the place you want to be in for the Cdn bond market. When rates rise, this will get hurt along with other ETFs but this should outperform as you have the extra yield cushion in it.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick July 12/10. Up 5.33%.) Cdn Corp Bond ETF.

COMMENT

Cdn Corp Bond ETF. A good product but he would go on their website and have a look at the duration and if it is anything more than 3 or 4 years, he would lighten up as you want short duration.

BUY

Cdn Corp Bond ETF. Probably provides best exposure to Canadian corporations. Probably yielding 3%-3.5%. Holds everything from 1 year to 30-year bonds. You could also look at some of the US ETF’s such as iShares Corporate Bond ETF (LQD-N) where you could do a little bit better.

BUY

Canadian corporate bond ETF. Individual investors need to have a diversified portfolio and ETF’s are a good way to go as they have lower management fees.

TOP PICK

Cdn Corp Bond ETF. Doesn't think there are risks any more with corporate bonds. This will give you a bit of yield pickup without venturing into preferreds.

DON'T BUY

They never mature. You are forced to buy whatever they buy and that is 35% financials because they is part of the index. Go with handpicked bonds.

DON'T BUY

Cdn Corporate Bond ETF. Thinks interest rates are going up and part of that is reflected in the bond market. He would hesitate. If you were going to buy a bond ETF, he would stay on the short end of the curve.

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