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iShares DEX Short Term Bond (XSB.TO)

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as of Sep 4, 2026, 7:59:59 pm Market Open.

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Sep 7, 2026, 12:00 am

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The iShares DEX Short Term Bond ETF (XSB-T) is viewed as an effective solution for those approaching retirement who are looking to balance their predominantly equity-heavy portfolios with a fixed income component. Reviewers suggest that this ETF provides a structured, laddered approach to investing in corporate bonds, which can enhance cash flow through monthly distributions and reduce overall portfolio risk. The ETF's yield is noted to be around 3%, offering a reasonable income stream without the high costs associated with managing a private bond portfolio. Moreover, during market volatility, bonds traditionally act as a stabilizing force, contrasting with the performance of equities, especially in growth shocks. For those with a specific cash requirement in mind, experts recommend considering specific short-term bonds directly as an alternative to ETFs, which may better suit individual financial needs.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

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BUY

About 70% government, provincial and 30% corporate bonds. Duration is short at about 2.7 years, which is exactly where you want to be in the event of rising interest rates. Price has come off slightly in the last few days but it's because they just paid a $.26 dividend.

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SELL

Short Bond Index ETF. Short-term rates are going up, which is the worst part of the curve. A good strategy would be to Sell these and Buy short-term corporate bonds (XCB-T), which tracks the corporate bond world. There is still some spread value to on corporate bonds.

COMMENT

Short Bond Index ETF. This is a very difficult place to be in right now. Everyone is anticipating an interest rate increase and this is where the adjustment will take place.

DON'T BUY

Short Bond Index ETF. Being in bonds allows you to have stock risks as it gives much lower volatility. Short-term rates are going to go up, which will have an impact on shorter dated things but if you own a corporate bond fund such as XBD-T, you will have less volatility without negative rates of return.

TOP PICK

Has held for a number of years. Yield is 4% as stated. 1% dividend each quarter. Parking 40% in this fixed income category. It’s 35% corporate and the rest is government. You get good yield. It’s one of the largest ETFs and it has been a good performer. Well diversified.

SELL

Zero to negative total return this year expected.

TOP PICK

Short Term Bond Index. 70% government/provincial bonds and 30% corporate. Short duration of about 2.9 years, which he wants when rates are low.

COMMENT

Canadian Short Bond Index ETF. About 65% government and 35% corporate. Very conservative. Interest rate structure is quite low right now so coupons are not particularly high but you get some risk mitigation should rates rise given the short order term nature of it.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Dec 01/08, Up 6.2%) Was a way to park money for the short term. Gov’t and Corporate max 5-year maturity bonds, very high grade. Risk is if interest rates suddenly went up.

TOP PICK

Short Term Bond Index ETF. Duration of less than 3 years with yields to maturity of maybe 2%. Has about 20%-25% corporates. Reasonably conservative.

BUY

Short Bond Index E.T.F. if you're going to have money in bonds you want something and high quality and short duration.

BUY

IShares short-term bonds. Yields about 3.95%-4%.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 9/08. Up 7.98%.) This was basically to allow retail investors to participate in the bond market. Represented 5-year Gov’t of Canada return.

BUY

Short Canada government bond index. 5-year Canada bond. Very low risk and very low yield at about 2%. Consider going with a very strong fixed income active manager. (Such as our Expert.)

COMMENT

Basically 50%-75% government securities. Balance is in investment-grade corporates.

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