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 $39.34 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: +6.47%, 1-year: +12.14%, 3-year annualised: +15.64%, 5-year annualised: +7.91%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.39, 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 2.10%, 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, 27.4%), Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond (VAB, 22.9%), Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap (VCN, 18.5%), Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North Amer Idx ETF (VIU, 11.1%), Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VBG.NE) (VBG, 7.8%) — 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 (23.0%), Financial Services (22.4%), Industrials (11.4%). 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 $5.97B 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 7.38% and a beta of 1.16 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.39 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
2026-10-01	$39.50	$39.50	$39.18	$39.34	$39.34	215,700
2026-09-30	$39.66	$39.67	$39.56	$39.58	$39.58	94,500
2026-09-29	$39.70	$39.74	$39.52	$39.60	$39.60	98,975
2026-09-28	$39.79	$39.79	$39.54	$39.67	$39.67	211,272
2026-09-25	$39.76	$39.89	$39.67	$39.88	$39.88	124,301
2026-09-24	$39.64	$39.74	$39.57	$39.68	$39.68	111,150
2026-09-23	$40.04	$40.04	$39.68	$39.72	$39.72	130,319
2026-09-22	$40.05	$40.14	$40.01	$40.09	$40.09	160,496
2026-09-21	$39.79	$39.97	$39.61	$39.95	$39.95	113,378
2026-09-18	$39.66	$39.66	$39.49	$39.55	$39.55	108,374

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	VUN	Vanguard US Total Market	27.38%
2	VAB	Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond	22.94%
3	VCN	Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap	18.54%
4	VIU	Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North Amer Idx ETF	11.05%
5	VBG	Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VBG.NE)	7.84%
6	VBU	Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF	7.59%
7	VEE	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF	4.65%

Sector	Weight
Technology	22.95%
Financial Services	22.42%
Industrials	11.40%
Energy	7.87%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.54%
Basic Materials	7.08%
Healthcare	6.29%
Communication Services	5.63%
Consumer Defensive	4.15%
Utilities	2.51%
Real Estate	2.15%

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