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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 ("BlackRock Canada").

Whether you are looking for risk mitigation, income or a way to put cash to work, ETFs are transforming the way investors of all types can access fixed income. RBC iShares fixed income ETFs provide an efficient, transparent and easy way to empower investors to construct bond portfolios.

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Comprehensive coverage

With 50+ fixed income ETFs, we offer a comprehensive range of products in Canada – from core holdings to targeted exposures.

Low cost

Access a diversified basket of Canadian or global bonds in a low-cost portfolio, with management fees ranging from 0.09% to 0.60%.

Efficient access and liquidity

Fixed income ETFs can help overcome some of the challenges of trading individual bonds and enable investors to access a range of broad or targeted exposures.

Provide equity diversification

Seek to provide protection when stocks sell off, adding stability to your equity allocation. Look for fixed income ETFs with higher quality and longer duration.

Explore our bond pyramid approach

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Help earn higher income

Seek a higher level of income, especially in a low-rate environment. Look for fixed income ETFs with corporate bond, high yield bond and/or emerging markets bond exposure.

Explore our bond pyramid approach

Example solutions:

Put your cash to work

Earn a little more from cash while maintaining return stability. Look for fixed income ETFs with short durations and investment grade credit.

Explore our bond pyramid approach

Example solutions:

Target maturity bond ETFs

Manage portfolio duration and interest rate risk with ease. Look for target maturity bond ETFs to customize your duration exposure.

RBC Target Maturity Government Bond (TMGB) ETFs

Each RBC TMGB ETF provides exposure to a basket of Canadian government bonds with effective maturities in the same calendar year. The portfolio managers actively manage risk and credit quality.

RBC Target Maturity Corporate Bond (TMCB) ETFs

Each RBC TMCB ETF provides exposure to a basket of Canadian investment grade corporate bonds1 with effective maturities in the same calendar year. Semi-annual rebalancing is designed to manage risk, credit quality and yield to maturity.

Explore the benefits of TMB ETFs

1The ETFs may hold provincial bonds from time to time to enhance diversification

Laddered bond ETFs

Mitigate interest and liquidity risk through a single-ticket managed bond ladder portfolio.

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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, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Please read the relevant prospectus before investing. ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Tax, investment and all other decisions should be made, as appropriate, only with guidance from a qualified professional.

The information and opinions herein are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as the basis for your investment decisions.

RBC Target Maturity Bond ETFs do not seek to return any predetermined amount at maturity. RBC Target Maturity Corporate Bond ETFs (“TMCBs”) have been developed solely by RBC GAM. The 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.

XBB, XFR, XGB, XHB, XLB, XRB, XSB, and XSH (collectively, the “iShares ETFs”) are not in any way sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by the London Stock Exchange Group plc and its group undertakings (collectively, the “LSE Group). The LSE Group does not accept any liability whatsoever to any person arising out of the use of the iShares Funds or the underlying data.

“FTSE®” and “FTSE Russell®” are trademarks of the relevant LSE Group company and are used by any other LSE Group company under license.

Markit®” and “iBoxx®” are registered trademarks of Markit Group Limited and Markit Indices Limited (formerly named International Index Company Limited), respectively.  XHY and XIG are permitted to use the applicable marks pursuant to a license agreement between Markit Indices Limited and BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A., an affiliate of BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited, which has sublicensed the use of those trademarks to BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited. XHY and XIG are not sponsored, sold or promoted by Markit Indices Limited and it makes no representation, condition, warranty or recommendation regarding the advisability of investing in XHY and XIG .

XIGS is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by ICE Data Indices, LLC, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Funds. BlackRock is not affiliated with ICE Data Indices, LLC

The links in the footer under the heading “Investor Information” below relate to RBC Global Asset Management Inc. For information about BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited and its affiliates, please visit www.blackrock.com/ca.
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