XSE vs. FIE ETF Comparison

Comparison of iShares Conservative Strategic Fixed Income ETF (XSE) to iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF (FIE)
XSE

iShares Conservative Strategic Fixed Income ETF

XSE Description

The investment seeks to generate income for Unitholders by investing primarily in securities of one or more exchange-traded funds managed by BlackRock Canada or an affiliate (“iShares ETFs”) that provide exposure to Canadian and international fixed income securities, including government bonds, investment grade corporate bonds, high yield securities, emerging market debt and other types of fixed income investments, while adhering to certain portfolio constraints upon rebalancing. In seeking to generate income, the fund will, upon rebalancing, generally limit its total exposure to high yield securities to 25% of its portfolio. Exposure to these types of fixed income investments may also be obtained by investing directly in them and/or through the use of derivatives.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$17.88

Average Daily Volume

3,194

Number of Holdings *

2

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
FIE

iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF

FIE Description The investment seeks to comprise a portfolio of common shares, preferred shares, corporate bonds and income trust units from the Canadian financial sector. Up to 25% of the assets of the portfolio may be invested in securities of other Canadian issuers.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$8.22

Average Daily Volume

129,007

Number of Holdings *

7

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period XSE FIE
30 Days -0.61% 2.95%
60 Days -1.91% 5.39%
90 Days -0.99% 12.01%
12 Months 4.42% 31.97%
1 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in XSE Weight in FIE Overlap
XCB B 6.03% 9.22% 6.03%
XSE Overweight 1 Positions Relative to FIE
Symbol Grade Weight
XGB C 10.47%
XSE Underweight 6 Positions Relative to FIE
Symbol Grade Weight
CM A -7.92%
MFC B -7.38%
NA A -5.88%
FFH A -5.35%
IAG A -4.4%
POW A -3.53%
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