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What are core fixed income ETFs?

Core fixed income ETFs are designed to provide comprehensive, diversified exposure to fixed income markets. They may serve as the foundation of a well balanced investment portfolio, especially for those seeking stable income, capital conservation, and reduced portfolio volatility.


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Equity Diversification

They can be a valuable addition to portfolios, serving as a ballast during periods of market volatility

Income Potential

May offer compelling yields through high-quality bonds across different sectors, maturities and geographies.

Capital appreciation

With a diversified maturity profile, they may provide price return potential during periods of interest rate declines.

RBC iShares core fixed income ETFs provide a simple and transparent way to gain broad fixed income market exposure.

  • iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF
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  • iShares Core Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF
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  • iShares Core Canadian Government Bond Index ETF
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  • iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
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  • iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
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  • RBC Target 2029 Corporate Bond Index ETF
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  • RBC Core Bond Pool
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  • RBC Core Plus Bond Pool
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  • RBC Conservative Bond Pool
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Disclosure

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

As of December 2024

RBC iShares ETFs are comprised of RBC ETFs managed by RBC Global Asset Management Inc. and iShares ETFs managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited. Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus of the relevant ETF or ETF Series unit of the RBC Fund before investing. Mutual funds and ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. ETF units and ETF Series units of RBC Funds are bought and sold at market price on a stock exchange and brokerage commissions will reduce returns. Index returns do not represent RBC ETF returns. RBC ETFs are managed by RBC Global Asset Management Inc., which is a member of the RBC GAM group of companies and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada. RBC Funds are offered by RBC Global Asset Management Inc. and distributed through authorized dealers in Canada. RBC Target Maturity Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETFs (“ Canadian TMCBs”), including RBC Target 2029 Corporate Bond ETF, have been developed solely by RBC GAM Inc. The Canadian TMCBs are not in any way connected to or sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by the London Stock Exchange Group plc and its group undertakings (collectively, the “LSE Group”). FTSE Russell is a trading name of certain of the LSE Group companies. All rights in the FTSE Maturity Corporate Bond Indices vest in the relevant LSE Group company which owns the FTSE Maturity Corporate Bond Indices. “FTSE®” is a trademark of the relevant LSE Group company and is used by any other LSE Group company under license. RBC ETFs do not seek to return any predetermined amount at maturity. This material is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The opinions expressed are as of the date indicated and may change as subsequent conditions vary. This material may contain “forward-looking” information that is not purely historical in nature. There is no guarantee that any of these views will come to pass. Reliance upon this information is at the sole discretion of the reader. The iShares ETFs are not connected, sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or promoted by Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates, including Bloomberg Index Services, Limited (“Bloomberg”), Cohen & Steers Capital Management Inc., London Stock Exchange Group plc and its group undertakings (“LSE Group”, ICE Data Indices, LLC., ICE Benchmark Administration Limited, Jantzi Research Inc., Markit Indices Limited, Morningstar, Inc., MSCI Inc., MSCI ESG Research and Bloomberg, NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. or S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. (“S&P”). None of these companies make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the iShares ETFs. BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited is not affiliated with the companies listed above. The Prospectus contains a more detailed description of the limited relationship the companies have with BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited and any related ETFs. ® / TM Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. iSHARES is a registered trademark of BlackRock, Inc., or its subsidiaries in the United States and elsewhere. Used under licence. © 2024 RBC Global Asset Management Inc. and BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited. All rights reserved. iCRMH0424C/S-3473732

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