For investors looking for safety and steady income, bonds can be a practical option. They may not offer the excitement or upside of stocks, but high-quality corporate bonds can provide dependable payouts with relatively modest risk. One exchange-traded fund (ETF) that fits this profile is the iShares Core Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF (TSX:XCB). XCB is a diversified ETF that gives investors exposure to investment-grade Canadian corporate bonds with maturities of at least one year.