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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

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

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

Similar

BMO, ZSB

TOP PICK

Basically a way of storing your money for a period of time. Technicals in the market are really difficult right now. Any of the major indicators are indicating they are way overbought.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 9/08. Up 6.3%.)

HOLD

Canadian Short Bond Index. Indexes have done very well last year and he thinks they will do well.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Oct 6/08 Up 5.53%) Still comfortable holding, still keeping some strategic holding in bonds.

DON'T BUY

Short term bonds. This is a cash proxy and the only problem with it is can you get in and out and earn 1% on short interest rates today. Not a lot of return and it could be wiped out in a moment.

TOP PICK

ETF Short Bond Index. 80% of government bonds and 20% high-grade corporations. Gives a 4.3% yield. Highly marketable. Defensive holding.

TOP PICK

Represents 5-year Gov’t of Canada return.

TOP PICK

A lot of people lost sight of having bonds. Should act as a good stabilizer

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BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Great way to park for short-term investors in bonds. Good yield in terms of short investing.

COMMENT

For holding cash but has a duration of just under 3 years. Great for the long term if you don’t have a cash need and would be a way of getting a higher yield. For holding cash he would prefer a high money market fund such as Claymore Premium Money Market (CMR-T) or, if looking at real returns would look at iUnits Real Return Bond (XRB-T).

BUY

A fine investment to be in. Probably low volatility and low income. As an alternative, you could look at a longer-term product such as a 10-year US treasury. A good chance that this might actually, over the next year or 2, generate some decent returns. Right now yields about 10%. Once concerns about inflation lesson, and particularly if there is an economic slump, there could be a good capital gain as well.

BUY

Based on the DEX short-term bond index. Good ETF to get exposure to a lower term maturity bond. Pretty broad exposure with a low duration, so it shouldn’t have too much interest rate sensitivity to it. About 70% would be government bonds, which is a little high. About 4% yield.

COMMENT

If you are nervous about the bond market, this is a great instrument to get into this market. This one allows you to participate in the yield market without taking on sizable risks. An appropriate strategy if you are slightly negative on the bond market or, more importantly, you need to asset allocate your risks from equities to bonds.

BUY

For a smaller individual investor, owning bonds through the iShares is an excellent idea, because you get great diversification at a very low cost. Right now he would concentrate on the shorter bond fund. (XSB-T?)

BUY

This on bonds up to 5 years to maturity. If you are concerned that the sub prime mortgage mess will continue to expand, this is a great place to be. Not sure the sub prime is going to extend that much into the market.

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