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 $73.17 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: +12.81%, 1-year: +21.00%, 3-year annualised: +27.30%, 5-year annualised: +14.84%, 10-year annualised: +11.81%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.80, 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 2.06%, 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, 7.9%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 5.6%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 5.3%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 3.2%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 3.3%) — 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 (35.1%), Basic Materials (17.3%), Energy (16.3%). 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 $18.17B 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 10.31% and a beta of 0.99 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.80 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
2026-10-22	$73.38	$73.45	$72.88	$73.17	$73.17	131,096
2026-10-21	$73.68	$74.10	$73.50	$73.88	$73.88	83,561
2026-10-20	$72.90	$73.65	$72.90	$73.42	$73.42	72,554
2026-10-19	$73.54	$73.54	$72.84	$73.02	$73.02	86,803
2026-10-16	$73.22	$74.11	$73.22	$73.53	$73.53	77,817
2026-10-15	$72.25	$73.47	$72.10	$73.47	$73.47	76,507
2026-10-14	$72.80	$72.97	$71.97	$72.34	$72.34	116,632
2026-10-13	$72.72	$73.30	$72.72	$73.16	$73.16	102,827
2026-10-09	$71.84	$72.54	$71.84	$72.49	$72.49	63,100
2026-10-08	$71.13	$71.55	$71.00	$71.39	$71.39	139,148

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	7.86%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	5.64%
3	SHOP	Shopify Inc	5.33%
4	BMO	Bank of Montreal	3.23%
5	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	3.32%
6	ENB	Enbridge Inc	2.90%
7	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	2.79%
8	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	2.83%
9	AEM	Agnico Eagle Mines Limited	2.65%
10	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	2.35%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	35.14%
Basic Materials	17.33%
Energy	16.32%
Industrials	9.88%
Technology	8.67%
Consumer Cyclicals	3.40%
Consumer Defensive	2.74%
Utilities	2.25%
Real Estate	1.32%
Communication Services	1.10%
Healthcare	0.18%

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Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap (VCN : TSX)

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