Question 1

What is VCB?

Accepted Answer

VCB — Vanguard Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the VCB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VCB last traded at $24.05 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VCB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VCB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VCB historical returns: YTD: -1.01%, 1-year: +3.57%, 3-year annualised: +5.89%, 5-year annualised: +1.98%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.67, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VCB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VCB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.86%, 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 VCB invest in?

Accepted Answer

VCB's top holdings include Bank of Nova Scotia 2.38% (null, 0.9%), Canada (Government of) 0.25% (null, 0.7%), Bank Montreal Que 2.89% (null, 0.7%), The Toronto-Dominion Bank 3.23% (null, 0.7%), The Toronto-Dominion Bank 3.1% (null, 0.6%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Corp Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VCB invest in?

Accepted Answer

VCB's largest sector exposures are Basic Materials (0.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.0%), Financial Services (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VCB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VCB has approximately $849M 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 VCB launched?

Accepted Answer

VCB was launched on January 31, 2017, giving it a 9-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 VCB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VCB has a 1-year volatility of 2.78% and a beta of 0.85 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.67 indicates moderate risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-07-23	$24.03	$24.05	$24.01	$24.05	$24.05	7,088
2026-07-22	$24.09	$24.10	$24.08	$24.08	$24.08	3,401
2026-07-21	$24.14	$24.14	$24.14	$24.14	$24.14	12,030
2026-07-20	$24.17	$24.17	$24.11	$24.14	$24.14	18,683
2026-07-17	$24.16	$24.16	$24.12	$24.12	$24.12	5,719
2026-07-16	$24.10	$24.14	$24.10	$24.13	$24.13	16,576
2026-07-15	$24.17	$24.18	$24.15	$24.16	$24.16	3,552
2026-07-14	$24.16	$24.16	$24.10	$24.13	$24.13	4,902
2026-07-13	$24.18	$24.18	$24.10	$24.14	$24.14	3,109
2026-07-10	$24.17	$24.21	$24.17	$24.21	$24.21	12,650

#	Name	Weight
1	Bank of Nova Scotia 2.38%	0.87%
2	Canada (Government of) 0.25%	0.73%
3	Bank Montreal Que 2.89%	0.71%
4	The Toronto-Dominion Bank 3.23%	0.67%
5	The Toronto-Dominion Bank 3.1%	0.64%
6	Royal Bank of Canada 2.35%	0.63%
7	Bank Montreal Que 3.19%	0.57%
8	Apple Inc. 2.51%	0.56%
9	The Toronto-Dominion Bank 1.91%	0.52%
10	Royal Bank of Canada 2.61%	0.51%

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

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