• iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $27.96)
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• iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate Bond Index ETF (XSH $19.10)
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• PIMCO Monthly Income Fund (Canada) (PMIF $18.02)
  • $18.02 Fwd P/E: 11.55X Cap: $2.34B
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• Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF $9.87)
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• First Trust Tactical Bond Index ETF (FTB $14.03)
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Q: Why is there such a variance in the performance of these bond funds. XBB seems to be the lowest and FTB the best with PMIF the second. What would you recommend holding in a portfolio. I am a 79 year old with a private pension.

Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Donald on January 11, 2022

• iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (XSB $26.86)
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• iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $27.96)
  • $27.96 Cap: $7.30B
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• iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate Bond Index ETF (XSH $19.10)
  • $19.10 Cap: $1.35B
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• PIMCO Monthly Income Fund (Canada) (PMIF $18.02)
  • $18.02 Fwd P/E: 11.55X Cap: $2.34B
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• Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF $9.87)
  • $9.87 Cap: $4.83B
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• First Trust Tactical Bond Index ETF (FTB $14.03)
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Q: How does one approach bond investments given the low interest rates. I see XBB had a significant drop today. Why? How would you compare XBB to PMIF?
I am retired senior 78 with a pension.
Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Donald on February 17, 2021

• iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF (CLF $17.46)
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• iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (XSB $26.86)
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• iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $27.96)
  • $27.96 Cap: $7.30B
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• iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate Bond Index ETF (XSH $19.10)
  • $19.10 Cap: $1.35B
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• PIMCO Monthly Income Fund (Canada) (PMIF $18.02)
  • $18.02 Fwd P/E: 11.55X Cap: $2.34B
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• First Trust Tactical Bond Index ETF (FTB $14.03)
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Q: How would you rank these bond funds. I sold FTB and bought PMIF but it is not performing well. Bond funds have not performed well due to the drop in interest rates. I am retired in my late 70’s.

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Read Answer Asked by Donald on March 24, 2020