Question 1

What is VCIP?

Accepted Answer

VCIP — Vanguard Conservative Income ETF Portfolio — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. Vanguard Conservative Income ETF Portfolio seeks to provide a combination of income and some long-term capital growth by investing in equity and fixed income securities.

Question 2

What is the VCIP ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VCIP last traded at $27.19 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VCIP MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VCIP annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VCIP historical returns: YTD: +1.08%, 1-year: +5.98%, 3-year annualised: +6.60%, 5-year annualised: +2.08%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.62, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VCIP pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VCIP distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.85%, 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 VCIP invest in?

Accepted Answer

VCIP's top holdings include Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond (VAB, 46.4%), Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VBG.NE) (VBG, 16.3%), Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (VBU, 15.5%), Vanguard US Total Market (VUN, 9.5%), Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap (VCN, 6.4%) — and 2 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can FI Gbl Tgt Alloc NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VCIP invest in?

Accepted Answer

VCIP's largest sector exposures are Technology (24.4%), Financial Services (20.5%), Industrials (11.3%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VCIP? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VCIP has approximately $253M 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 VCIP launched?

Accepted Answer

VCIP was launched on January 29, 2019, giving it a 7-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 VCIP in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VCIP has a 1-year volatility of 4.57% and a beta of 1.10 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.62 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
2026-07-31	$27.29	$27.29	$27.18	$27.19	$27.19	1,829
2026-07-30	$27.17	$27.17	$27.17	$27.17	$27.17	0
2026-07-29	$27.26	$27.29	$27.17	$27.17	$27.17	6,381
2026-07-28	$27.33	$27.36	$27.32	$27.36	$27.36	5,289
2026-07-27	$27.36	$27.36	$27.27	$27.28	$27.28	3,306
2026-07-24	$27.17	$27.24	$27.17	$27.23	$27.23	2,468
2026-07-23	$27.14	$27.14	$27.14	$27.14	$27.14	4,410
2026-07-22	$27.26	$27.32	$27.26	$27.32	$27.32	5,378
2026-07-21	$27.25	$27.32	$27.25	$27.31	$27.31	1,199
2026-07-20	$27.31	$27.31	$27.25	$27.26	$27.26	3,734

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	VAB	Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond	46.39%
2	VBG	Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VBG.NE)	16.31%
3	VBU	Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF	15.49%
4	VUN	Vanguard US Total Market	9.52%
5	VCN	Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap	6.37%
6	VIU	Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North Amer Idx ETF	4.04%
7	VEE	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF	1.87%

Sector	Weight
Technology	24.38%
Financial Services	20.52%
Industrials	11.34%
Basic Materials	8.05%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.61%
Energy	7.57%
Communication Services	5.99%
Healthcare	5.88%
Consumer Defensive	4.03%
Utilities	2.53%
Real Estate	2.11%

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