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Q: Is there any advantage of buying US bonds like AGG over XBB? I notice the MER of 0.03% is a bit cheaper.

Thanks

Asked by Brent on December 17, 2024

5i Research Answer:

The US space is likely going to be a bit more diverse in its holdings. Both are large and low...

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