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Welcome to the new RBC iShares digital experience.

Find all things ETFs here: investment strategies, products, insights and more.

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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").

Discover the potential of fixed income ETFs

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.

RBC iShares fixed income reference guide
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Comprehensive coverage

With 80+ 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 0.55%.*

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.

*Source: data from BlackRock as of March. 31, 2025.

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

Example solutions:

  • iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF
  • iShares Core Canadian 15+ Year Federal Bond Index ETF
  • iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
  • iShares Global Government Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)

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:

  • iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF
  • iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate Bond Index ETF
  • iShares Core Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF
  • iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
  • iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
  • RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF

Put your cash to work

Seek to earn a little more from cash while managing return stability. Look for fixed income ETFs with short durations and investment grade credit.

Explore our bond pyramid approach

Example solutions:

  • iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF
  • iShares Premium Money Market ETF
  • iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF
  • iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate Bond Index ETF
  • RBC Canadian Discount Bond ETF
  • RBC U.S. Discount Bond (CAD Hedged) ETF
  • iShares 1-5 Year U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
  • iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
  • RBC Canadian Ultra Short Term Bond ETF

Target maturity bond ETFs

Seek to 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 seeks to 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

Seek to mitigate interest and liquidity risk through a single-ticket managed bond ladder portfolio.

Example solutions:

  • RBC 1-5 Year Laddered Canadian Bond ETF
  • iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF
  • iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF
  • RBC 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond ETF
  • iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF
  • iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF

Access more fund information

New: iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF
RBC iShares fixed income reference guide
RBC iShares Core Fixed Income ETFs

Additional resources

RBC iShares

How can we help?

RBC iShares offers an unparalleled breadth of ETF solutions, a commitment to exceptional service and top investment expertise located around the world.

Advisors: Contact your dedicated sales team and access portfolio resources – Login here.

Investors: Contact your financial advisor to discuss which investments may be right for you.

Disclosure

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

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").

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. The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any securityholder that would have reduced returns. 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 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., NYSE FactSet 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.

RBC Target Maturity Canadian Corporate Bond ETFs (“ Canadian TMCBs”) have been developed solely by RBC GAM. 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.

Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus of the relevant RBC 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.

RBNK, RUBY, RUBY.U, and RUBH have been developed solely by RBC GAM and are not sponsored, promoted, sold or supported by Solactive AG. The Solactive Canada Bank Yield Index, Solactive U.S. Banks Yield Index and Solactive U.S. Banks Yield (CAD Hedged) Index are calculated and published by Solactive AG. Solactive AG does not offer any express or implicit guarantee or assurance regarding the results to be obtained from the use of the index or index price nor does Solactive AG make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the ETF.

® / TM Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. iSHARES is a registered trademark of BlackRock, Inc., or its affiliates. Used under licence. © 2025 BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited and RBC Global Asset Management Inc. All rights reserved.

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