Question 1

What is VBAL?

Accepted Answer

VBAL — Vanguard Balanced Portfolio — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the VBAL ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VBAL last traded at $39.33 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VBAL MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

VBAL 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%, VBAL is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are VBAL annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VBAL historical returns: YTD: +6.43%, 1-year: +14.54%, 3-year annualised: +13.45%, 5-year annualised: +7.57%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.41, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VBAL pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VBAL distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.03%, paid quarterly. 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 VBAL invest in?

Accepted Answer

VBAL's top holdings include Vanguard US Total Market (VUN, 27.6%), Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond (VAB, 22.9%), Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap (VCN, 18.0%), Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North Amer Idx ETF (VIU, 11.2%), Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VBG.NE) (VBG, 7.9%) — and 2 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Neu Gbl Tgt Alloc NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VBAL invest in?

Accepted Answer

VBAL's largest sector exposures are Technology (24.5%), Financial Services (20.4%), Industrials (11.3%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VBAL? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VBAL has approximately $5.64B 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 VBAL launched?

Accepted Answer

VBAL was launched on January 25, 2018, giving it a 8-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 VBAL in Canada?

Accepted Answer

VBAL trades on the TSX under the ticker VBAL. 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 VBAL?

Accepted Answer

VBAL has a 1-year volatility of 6.92% and a beta of 1.16 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.41 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-07-30	$39.24	$39.33	$39.12	$39.33	$39.33	64,634
2026-07-29	$39.35	$39.37	$38.99	$39.02	$39.02	197,515
2026-07-28	$39.36	$39.46	$39.23	$39.42	$39.42	93,562
2026-07-27	$39.46	$39.48	$39.27	$39.39	$39.39	119,300
2026-07-24	$39.30	$39.36	$39.19	$39.26	$39.26	133,247
2026-07-23	$39.24	$39.25	$39.10	$39.13	$39.13	184,009
2026-07-22	$39.51	$39.56	$39.45	$39.48	$39.48	87,841
2026-07-21	$39.37	$39.51	$39.31	$39.51	$39.51	165,967
2026-07-20	$39.40	$39.40	$39.17	$39.18	$39.18	149,726
2026-07-17	$39.22	$39.34	$39.16	$39.26	$39.26	166,941

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	VUN	Vanguard US Total Market	27.64%
2	VAB	Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond	22.90%
3	VCN	Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap	18.01%
4	VIU	Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North Amer Idx ETF	11.18%
5	VBG	Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VBG.NE)	7.91%
6	VBU	Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF	7.67%
7	VEE	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF	4.69%

Sector	Weight
Technology	24.48%
Financial Services	20.42%
Industrials	11.32%
Basic Materials	7.98%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.61%
Energy	7.57%
Communication Services	6.04%
Healthcare	5.92%
Consumer Defensive	4.03%
Utilities	2.52%
Real Estate	2.11%

Ticker	Name	Price	1D
MUU		$13.01	+35.24%
MSFU		$16.18	+29.75%
AMDU		$17.56	+25.70%
SOXU		$34.94	+25.46%
AMDY	Harvest AMD Enhanced High Income Shares ETF - Class A Units	$38.75	+15.74%
MSHE-U	Harvest Microsoft Enhanced High Income Shares ETF	$8.86	+15.51%
MSHE	Harvest Microsoft Enhanced High Income Shares ETF - Class A Units	$9.08	+14.94%
SHPD		$10.99	+12.95%

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