Wealth Awesome Rating: 85/100
This fixed income ETF has an MER of 0.09%. With lower than average fees, it’s a cost-effective option. Managing 376 million in assets, it’s widely trusted by investors. Suitable for those preferring stability with a low to medium risk tolerance.
The Wealth Awesome ETF rating is based on identifying ETFs that are popular and well used, while keeping costs low.
VAB trades on the TSX exchange.
Looking to invest in fixed income? Consider an fixed income ETF as an easy way to get access. The Canadian Aggregate Bond Index (VAB) is one of the most popular ETF’s in Canada by market cap. Let’s take a closer look at this ETF here.
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What is the Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF
A general equity ETF, aiming for growth by investing in a broad range of stocks. This ETF has an MER of 0.09%. This ETF trades on the TSX exchange.VAB stock price and other stats
ETF Key Stats
Exchange: TSX
Assets Under Management: $376MM
Expense Ratio: 0.09%
Price: $22.67 (Updated: 3/7/2024)
Seeks to track the performance of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Float Adjusted Bond Index to the extent possible and before fees and expenses.
Canadian Aggregate Bond Index (VAB) Sector Breakdown
| Sector | Equity % | Relative to Category |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 0 | 8.44114 |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 0 | 4.75016 |
| Financial Services | 0 | 36.13461 |
| Real Estate | 0 | 6.18468 |
| Communication Services | 0 | 4.55358 |
| Energy | 0 | 19.99227 |
| Industrials | 0 | 11.8791 |
| Technology | 0 | 1.73595 |
| Consumer Defensive | 0 | 1.46712 |
| Healthcare | 0 | 0.04268 |
| Utilities | 0 | 4.81871 |
Canadian Aggregate Bond Index (VAB) Sector Breakdown
| Sector | Equity % | Relative to Category |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 0 | 8.44114 |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 0 | 4.75016 |
| Financial Services | 0 | 36.13461 |
| Real Estate | 0 | 6.18468 |
| Communication Services | 0 | 4.55358 |
| Energy | 0 | 19.99227 |
| Industrials | 0 | 11.8791 |
| Technology | 0 | 1.73595 |
| Consumer Defensive | 0 | 1.46712 |
| Healthcare | 0 | 0.04268 |
| Utilities | 0 | 4.81871 |
Canadian Aggregate Bond Index (VAB) Geographic Breakdown
| Region | Equity % | Relative to Category |
|---|---|---|
| North America | 0 | 99.574 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 0.3908 |
| Europe Developed | 0 | 0.017 |
| Europe Emerging | 0 | 0 |
| Africa/Middle East | 0 | 0 |
| Japan | 0 | 0 |
| Australasia | 0 | 0 |
| Asia Developed | 0 | 0 |
| Asia Emerging | 0 | 0.006 |
| Latin America | 0 | 0.012 |
VAB Management Expense Ratio
VAB has a management expense ratio of 0.09% . The MER is significantly lower than what you can get with a mutual fund product offered by large banks.How to Buy Canadian Aggregate Bond Index TSX ETF
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