iShares Canadian Real Return Bond Index ETF
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- iShares Canadian Real Return Bond Index ETF (XRB.TO) seeks to provide income by replicating, to the extent possible, the performance of the FTSE Canada Real Return Bond Index, net of expenses. The ETF, launched on December 19, 2005 and domiciled in Canada, primarily invests in Canadian dollar-denominated, investment-grade inflation-linked fixed income securities, including federal real return bonds, provincial bonds such as those issued by Ontario and Quebec, and potentially corporate or municipal bonds with a minimum credit rating of BBB and remaining effective term to maturity of at least one year; it employs a representative sampling technique when full replication is impractical and rebalances daily under normal market conditions. Managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited with co-management by BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A., the fund targets investors seeking inflation protection through exposure to Canadian federal and provincial real return bonds, with a management expense ratio of 0.39%, semi-annual distributions, and listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange. As of April 30, 2025, the ETF's portfolio totals approximately $256.4 million, with top holdings dominated by Government of Canada real return bonds maturing between 2026 and 2050 (collectively comprising over 84% of assets), alongside provincial allocations to Ontario (5.7%) and Quebec (4.9%), and a total of 13 holdings reflecting a sector mix of 87.2% federal non-agency, 11.9% provincial, and minimal cash exposure. In November 2022, the Government of Canada announced the cessation of new real return bond issuance, impacting the ETF by limiting future index-eligible securities as existing bonds mature without replacement, potentially leading to reduced liquidity and higher transaction costs over time; this structural shift represents the most significant recent development affecting the fund's composition and operations. The ETF continues to operate from BlackRock's headquarters at 161 Bay Street, Suite 2500, Toronto, Ontario, serving primarily Canadian fixed income markets with no leverage, currency hedging, or significant non-CAD exposure.