HGGB
Get Exposure to a Global Universe of U.S. Dollar Denominated Green Bonds
A green bond is a type of fixed-income instrument that is specifically earmarked to raise money for projects that have climate and environmental objectives and benefits. Horizons S&P Green Bond Index ETF (HGGB) is the first Canadian-listed ETF focused on providing exposure to the global green-labelled bonds issued in U.S. dollars.
Key Features
• Green Bonds: Canada’s First globally focused ETF that invests exclusively in Green bond issuances
• True “Green” Verification: All issuers in the Underlying Index are independently verified by the Climate Bonds Initiative, an international, investor-focused not-for-profit
• Global Exposure: The ETF portfolio provides global exposure for Canadian investors
• Global Bond Trading Optimization: Transacting global bonds in Canada can be difficult from a liquidity standpoint. Horizons will use a Sub-Advisor to optimize trading execution and utilize stratified sampling to replicate the Underlying Index
Investment Objective
HGGB seeks to replicate, to the extent possible and net of expenses, the performance of a market index that is designed to provide exposure to the performance of global green-labeled bonds issued in U.S. dollars that are subject to stringent eligibility criteria to fund projects that have positive environmental or climate benefits. Currently, the ETF seeks to replicate the performance of the S&P Green Bond US Dollar Select Index, net of expenses. The ETF seeks to hedge the U.S. dollar value of its portfolio to the Canadian dollar at all times
Fund Details
Ticker
HGGB
Inception Date
June 01, 2021
Net Assets ?
$5,481,788
As at January 26, 2023
Consolidated Prior Day Volume ?
38
For January 26, 2023
Average Daily Trading Volume Over a 12 Month Period ?
469
As at January 26, 2023
Exchange
Toronto Stock Exchange
Investment Manager
Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc.
Eligibility
All Registered and Non-Registered Investment Accounts
Sub-Advisor
Benchmark
Bloomberg Index Ticker
SPGRUSST
Management Fee
0.45%
(Plus applicable sales tax)
Management Expense Ratio ?
0.55%
As at June 30, 2022
Currency
CAD
Currency Hedging
Seeks to hedge the U.S. dollar value of its portfolio to the Canadian dollar at all times
LEI ?
549300GNSLV02XCM9N37
Distribution Metrics
Most Recent Distributions Per Unit
0.2728
Estimated Annualized Yield ?
5.02 %
12-Month Trailing Yield ?
3.42 %
Distribution Frequency
Quarterly
Record Date
December 30, 2022
Portfolio Investment Metrics
As at December 30, 2022
Weighted Average Duration ?
5.02
Average Credit Quality ?
BBB+
Weighted Average Coupon ?
3.45
Weighted Average Yield to Maturity ?
5.54
The NAV chart above only shows the historical daily net asset value per unit (NAV) of the ETF, and identifies the various distributions made by the ETF, if any. The distributions are not treated as reinvested, and it does not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any security holder. The NAV values do contemplate management fees and other fund expenses. The chart is not a performance chart and is not indicative of future NAV values which will vary.
The Growth of 10K chart above is based on the historical daily net asset value per unit (NAV) of the ETF, and represents the value of an initial investment into the ETF of $10,000 since its inception, on a total return basis. Distributions, if any, are treated as reinvested, and it does not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any security holder. The NAV values do contemplate management fees and other fund expenses where paid by the fund. The chart is not a performance chart and is not indicative of future value which will vary.
Annualized Performance (%) *
| 1mo | 3mo | 6mo | YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | SIR** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons S&P Green Bond Index ETF | 0.38 | 3.85 | 0.24 | -9.73 | -9.73 | -- | -- | -- | -6.45 | S&P Green Bond U.S. Dollar Select Index | -0.03 | 2.55 | -1.35 | -12.14 | -12.14 | -- | -- | -- | -8.03 |
**Fund performance since inception on June 01, 2021, as at December 31, 2022
Calendar Year Performance (%) *
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Horizons S&P Green Bond Index ETF |
-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -9.73 | S&P Green Bond U.S. Dollar Select Index | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -12.14 |
Distributions
| Year | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Payment Amount | Reinvested Non-Cash Distributions | Distribution Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12/29/2022 | 12/30/2022 | 01/12/2023 | 0.2728 | — | Quarterly |
| 2022 | 09/28/2022 | 09/29/2022 | 10/13/2022 | 0.27076 | — | Quarterly |
| 2022 | 06/29/2022 | 06/30/2022 | 07/13/2022 | 0.1195 | — | Quarterly |
| 2022 | 03/30/2022 | 03/31/2022 | 04/12/2022 | 0.07002 | — | Quarterly |
| 2021 | 12/30/2021 | 12/31/2021 | 01/13/2022 | 0.12808 | — | Quarterly |
| 2021 | 09/28/2021 | 09/29/2021 | 10/13/2021 | 0.19627 | — | Quarterly |
Sector Allocation
As at December 30, 2022| Financial Institutions | 25.98% |
| Utility | 16.03% |
| Agency | 14.53% |
| Industrial Services | 14.06% |
| Sovereign | 13.68% |
| Supranational | 7.06% |
| Cmbs | 6.25% |
| Cash | 2.41% |
Credit Ratings
As at December 30, 2022| AAA | 9.47% |
| AA | 15.15% |
| A | 28.41% |
| BBB | 25.67% |
| BB | 12.09% |
| B | 4.58% |
| Unrated | 4.63% |
Geographic Exposure
As at December 30, 2022| United States | 37.55% |
| Netherlands | 10.52% |
| Luxembourg | 7.06% |
| United Kingdom | 5.05% |
| Indonesia | 5.04% |
| Austria | 5.03% |
| Chile | 4.92% |
| South Korea | 4.83% |
| Peru | 4.65% |
| Egypt | 4.58% |
| Japan | 4.30% |
| Hong Kong | 4.07% |
Top 10 Holdings
As at January 20, 2023| Security Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| European Investment Bank 2.88% 13-Jun-2025 | 7.09% |
| Public Service Electric Gas Co 3.10% 15-Mar-2032 | 5.68% |
| Coop Rabobank UA 1.11% 24-Feb-2027 | 5.56% |
| Klabin Austria GmbH 7.00% 03-Apr-2049 | 5.03% |
| State Bank of India 4.50% 28-Sep-2023 | 5.01% |
| Perushaan Pnrbt SBSN Indns III 3.90% 20-Aug-2024 | 4.97% |
| ING Groep NV 4.63% 06-Jan-2026 | 4.97% |
| Inversiones CMPC SA 4.38% 04-Apr-2027 | 4.89% |
| Korea Electric Power Corp 2.50% 24-Jun-2024 | 4.86% |
| Consorcio Transmantaro SA 4.70% 16-Apr-2034 | 4.72% |
Holdings are subject to change. Download full prior business day: Holdings
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At a Glance
Get Exposure to a Global Universe of U.S. Dollar Denominated Green Bonds
A green bond is a type of fixed-income instrument that is specifically earmarked to raise money for projects that have climate and environmental objectives and benefits. Horizons S&P Green Bond Index ETF (HGGB) is the first Canadian-listed ETF focused on providing exposure to the global green-labelled bonds issued in U.S. dollars.
Key Features
• Green Bonds: Canada’s First globally focused ETF that invests exclusively in Green bond issuances
• True “Green” Verification: All issuers in the Underlying Index are independently verified by the Climate Bonds Initiative, an international, investor-focused not-for-profit
• Global Exposure: The ETF portfolio provides global exposure for Canadian investors
• Global Bond Trading Optimization: Transacting global bonds in Canada can be difficult from a liquidity standpoint. Horizons will use a Sub-Advisor to optimize trading execution and utilize stratified sampling to replicate the Underlying Index
Product Facts
Investment Objective
HGGB seeks to replicate, to the extent possible and net of expenses, the performance of a market index that is designed to provide exposure to the performance of global green-labeled bonds issued in U.S. dollars that are subject to stringent eligibility criteria to fund projects that have positive environmental or climate benefits. Currently, the ETF seeks to replicate the performance of the S&P Green Bond US Dollar Select Index, net of expenses. The ETF seeks to hedge the U.S. dollar value of its portfolio to the Canadian dollar at all times
Fund Details
Ticker
HGGB
Inception Date
June 01, 2021
Net Assets ?
$5,481,788
As at January 26, 2023
Consolidated Prior Day Volume ?
38
For January 26, 2023
Average Daily Trading Volume Over a 12 Month Period ?
469
As at January 26, 2023
Exchange
Toronto Stock Exchange
Investment Manager
Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc.
Eligibility
All Registered and Non-Registered Investment Accounts
Sub-Advisor
Benchmark
Bloomberg Index Ticker
SPGRUSST
Management Fee
0.45%
(Plus applicable sales tax)
Management Expense Ratio ?
0.55%
As at June 30, 2022
Currency
CAD
Currency Hedging
Seeks to hedge the U.S. dollar value of its portfolio to the Canadian dollar at all times
LEI ?
549300GNSLV02XCM9N37
Distribution Metrics
Most Recent Distributions Per Unit
0.2728
Estimated Annualized Yield ?
5.02%
12-Month Trailing Yield ?
3.42%
Distribution Frequency
Quarterly
Record Date
December 30, 2022
Portfolio Investment Metrics
As at December 30, 2022
Weighted Average Duration ?
5.02
Average Credit Quality ?
BBB+
Weighted Average Coupon ?
3.45
Weighted Average Yield to Maturity ?
5.54
The NAV chart above only shows the historical daily net asset value per unit (NAV) of the ETF, and identifies the various distributions made by the ETF, if any. The distributions are not treated as reinvested, and it does not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any security holder. The NAV values do contemplate management fees and other fund expenses. The chart is not a performance chart and is not indicative of future NAV values which will vary.
The Growth of 10K chart above is based on the historical daily net asset value per unit (NAV) of the ETF, and represents the value of an initial investment into the ETF of $10,000 since its inception, on a total return basis. Distributions, if any, are treated as reinvested, and it does not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any security holder. The NAV values do contemplate management fees and other fund expenses where paid by the fund. The chart is not a performance chart and is not indicative of future value which will vary.
Performance & Distributions
Annualized Performance (%) *
| 1mo | 3mo | 6mo | YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | SIR** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons S&P Green Bond Index ETF | 0.38 | 3.85 | 0.24 | -9.73 | -9.73 | -- | -- | -- | -6.45 | S&P Green Bond U.S. Dollar Select Index | -0.03 | 2.55 | -1.35 | -12.14 | -12.14 | -- | -- | -- | -8.03 |
**Fund performance since inception on June 01, 2021, as at December 31, 2022
Calendar Year Performance (%)
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons S&P Green Bond Index ETF | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -9.73 | S&P Green Bond U.S. Dollar Select Index | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -12.14 |
Distributions
| Year | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Payment Amount | Reinvested Non-Cash Distributions | Distribution Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12/29/2022 | 12/30/2022 | 01/12/2023 | 0.2728 | Quarterly | |
| 2022 | 09/28/2022 | 09/29/2022 | 10/13/2022 | 0.27076 | Quarterly | |
| 2022 | 06/29/2022 | 06/30/2022 | 07/13/2022 | 0.1195 | Quarterly | |
| 2022 | 03/30/2022 | 03/31/2022 | 04/12/2022 | 0.07002 | Quarterly | |
| 2021 | 12/30/2021 | 12/31/2021 | 01/13/2022 | 0.12808 | Quarterly | |
| 2021 | 09/28/2021 | 09/29/2021 | 10/13/2021 | 0.19627 | Quarterly |
Holdings
Sector Allocation
As at December 30, 2022| Financial Institutions | 25.98% |
| Utility | 16.03% |
| Agency | 14.53% |
| Industrial Services | 14.06% |
| Sovereign | 13.68% |
| Supranational | 7.06% |
| Cmbs | 6.25% |
| Cash | 2.41% |
Credit Ratings
As at December 30, 2022| AAA | 9.47% |
| AA | 15.15% |
| A | 28.41% |
| BBB | 25.67% |
| BB | 12.09% |
| B | 4.58% |
| Unrated | 4.63% |
Geographic Exposure
As at December 30, 2022| United States | 37.55% |
| Netherlands | 10.52% |
| Luxembourg | 7.06% |
| United Kingdom | 5.05% |
| Indonesia | 5.04% |
| Austria | 5.03% |
| Chile | 4.92% |
| South Korea | 4.83% |
| Peru | 4.65% |
| Egypt | 4.58% |
| Japan | 4.30% |
| Hong Kong | 4.07% |
Top 10 Holdings
As at January 20, 2023| Security Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| European Investment Bank 2.88% 13-Jun-2025 | 7.09% |
| Public Service Electric Gas Co 3.10% 15-Mar-2032 | 5.68% |
| Coop Rabobank UA 1.11% 24-Feb-2027 | 5.56% |
| Klabin Austria GmbH 7.00% 03-Apr-2049 | 5.03% |
| State Bank of India 4.50% 28-Sep-2023 | 5.01% |
| Perushaan Pnrbt SBSN Indns III 3.90% 20-Aug-2024 | 4.97% |
| ING Groep NV 4.63% 06-Jan-2026 | 4.97% |
| Inversiones CMPC SA 4.38% 04-Apr-2027 | 4.89% |
| Korea Electric Power Corp 2.50% 24-Jun-2024 | 4.86% |
| Consorcio Transmantaro SA 4.70% 16-Apr-2034 | 4.72% |
Holdings are subject to change. Download full prior business day: Holdings
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