Question 1

What is VAB?

Accepted Answer

VAB — Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. Seeks to track the performance of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Float Adjusted Bond Index to the extent possible and before fees and expenses.

Question 2

What is the VAB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VAB last traded at $22.37 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VAB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

VAB has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0%, VAB is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are VAB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VAB historical returns: YTD: -2.31%, 1-year: -0.49%, 3-year annualised: +4.98%, 5-year annualised: +0.45%, 10-year annualised: +1.35%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.25, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VAB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VAB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.64%, paid monthly. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does VAB invest in?

Accepted Answer

VAB's top holdings include Canada (Government of) 2% (null, 1.9%), Canada (Government of) 0.5% (null, 1.2%), Canada (Government of) 1.75% (null, 1.3%), Canada (Government of) 1.25% (null, 1.1%), Ontario (Province Of) 3.45% (null, 0.9%) — and 1 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VAB invest in?

Accepted Answer

VAB's largest sector exposures are Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%), Healthcare (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VAB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VAB has approximately $7.70B in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was VAB launched?

Accepted Answer

VAB was launched on November 30, 2011, giving it a 15-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy VAB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

VAB trades on the TSX under the ticker VAB. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is VAB?

Accepted Answer

VAB has a 1-year volatility of 4.10% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.25 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-14	$22.29	$22.39	$22.26	$22.37	$22.37	194,218
2026-10-13	$22.36	$22.38	$22.33	$22.36	$22.36	133,862
2026-10-09	$22.30	$22.36	$22.30	$22.35	$22.35	197,100
2026-10-08	$22.22	$22.27	$22.18	$22.25	$22.25	240,751
2026-10-07	$22.16	$22.25	$22.15	$22.23	$22.23	192,039
2026-10-06	$22.24	$22.29	$22.23	$22.26	$22.26	211,677
2026-10-05	$22.21	$22.21	$22.15	$22.21	$22.21	109,378
2026-10-02	$22.30	$22.31	$22.20	$22.21	$22.21	111,658
2026-10-01	$22.15	$22.24	$22.10	$22.22	$22.22	183,800
2026-09-30	$22.25	$22.26	$22.21	$22.21	$22.15	125,500

#	Name	Weight
1	Canada (Government of) 2%	1.86%
2	Canada (Government of) 0.5%	1.23%
3	Canada (Government of) 1.75%	1.25%
4	Canada (Government of) 1.25%	1.14%
5	Ontario (Province Of) 3.45%	0.94%
6	Canada (Government of) 0.25%	0.90%

Sector	Weight
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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What is VAB?

What is the VAB ETF price today?

What is the VAB MER (management expense ratio)?

What are VAB annualised returns?

Does VAB pay dividends or distributions?

What does VAB invest in?

What sectors does VAB invest in?

How large is VAB? (Assets under management)

When was VAB launched?

How do I buy VAB in Canada?

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Period	Return
YTD	-2.31%
1 Year	-0.49%
3 Year (Ann.)	+4.98%
5 Year (Ann.)	+0.45%
10 Year (Ann.)	+1.35%
1Y Volatility	4.10%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	0.25