Question 1

What is VCN?

Accepted Answer

VCN — Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad Canadian equity index that measures the investment return of large-, mid- and small-capitalization, publicly traded securities in the Canadian market. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the FTSE Canada All Cap Domestic Index (or any successor th…

Question 2

What is the VCN ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VCN last traded at $71.39 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VCN MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VCN annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VCN historical returns: YTD: +10.07%, 1-year: +22.50%, 3-year annualised: +25.13%, 5-year annualised: +15.26%, 10-year annualised: +12.45%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.82, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VCN pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VCN distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.96%, 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 VCN invest in?

Accepted Answer

VCN's top holdings include Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 7.8%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 5.5%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 4.9%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 3.3%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 3.1%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VCN invest in?

Accepted Answer

VCN's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (34.8%), Basic Materials (18.9%), Energy (17.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VCN? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VCN has approximately $17.70B 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 VCN launched?

Accepted Answer

VCN was launched on August 2, 2013, giving it a 13-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 VCN in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VCN has a 1-year volatility of 10.04% and a beta of 0.99 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.82 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	$71.83	$71.83	$71.00	$71.39	$71.39	166,159
2026-09-30	$72.33	$72.33	$71.57	$71.59	$71.59	104,639
2026-09-29	$72.26	$72.26	$71.75	$72.03	$72.03	115,500
2026-09-28	$72.07	$72.38	$71.80	$72.06	$72.06	252,670
2026-09-25	$72.62	$72.75	$72.28	$72.65	$72.65	119,050
2026-09-24	$73.03	$73.03	$72.16	$72.46	$72.46	109,240
2026-09-23	$73.40	$73.40	$72.57	$72.57	$72.57	139,569
2026-09-22	$73.39	$73.90	$73.39	$73.72	$73.72	99,568
2026-09-21	$72.93	$73.09	$72.56	$73.06	$73.06	77,698
2026-09-18	$72.93	$72.93	$72.37	$72.67	$72.67	92,500

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	7.79%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	5.51%
3	SHOP	Shopify Inc	4.92%
4	BMO	Bank of Montreal	3.28%
5	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	3.07%
6	ENB	Enbridge Inc	3.01%
7	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	2.84%
8	AEM	Agnico Eagle Mines Limited	2.81%
9	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	2.79%
10	BN	Brookfield Corporation	2.35%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	34.77%
Basic Materials	18.90%
Energy	17.18%
Industrials	9.98%
Technology	8.21%
Consumer Cyclicals	3.43%
Consumer Defensive	2.54%
Utilities	2.31%
Real Estate	1.36%
Communication Services	1.23%
Healthcare	0.09%

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