Question 1

What is VE?

Accepted Answer

VE — Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad European equity index that focuses on developed European markets. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index (or any successor thereto). It invests directly or indirectly primarily in large-, mid-, and s…

Question 2

What is the VE ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VE last traded at $47.20 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VE MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VE annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VE historical returns: YTD: +4.68%, 1-year: +11.26%, 3-year annualised: +20.01%, 5-year annualised: +11.07%, 10-year annualised: +10.00%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.47, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VE pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VE distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.55%, 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 VE invest in?

Accepted Answer

VE's top holdings include ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 4.3%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 2.1%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 2.0%), Shell plc (SHEL, 1.8%), Novartis AG (NOVN, 1.7%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Eur GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VE invest in?

Accepted Answer

VE's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (26.2%), Industrials (18.5%), Healthcare (11.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VE? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VE has approximately $674M 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 VE launched?

Accepted Answer

VE was launched on June 30, 2014, giving it a 12-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 VE in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VE has a 1-year volatility of 12.00% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.47 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	$47.23	$47.25	$47.02	$47.20	$47.20	11,934
2026-10-21	$47.80	$47.80	$47.44	$47.66	$47.66	37,014
2026-10-20	$47.15	$47.51	$47.15	$47.49	$47.49	3,094
2026-10-19	$47.59	$47.59	$47.21	$47.29	$47.29	15,644
2026-10-16	$48.17	$48.19	$47.72	$47.76	$47.76	5,264
2026-10-15	$47.74	$47.86	$47.57	$47.85	$47.85	55,248
2026-10-14	$47.57	$47.63	$47.37	$47.48	$47.48	7,646
2026-10-13	$47.66	$47.70	$47.36	$47.70	$47.70	11,670
2026-10-09	$47.41	$47.56	$47.35	$47.56	$47.56	13,500
2026-10-08	$47.10	$47.10	$46.76	$47.05	$47.05	17,725

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	4.35%
2	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	2.13%
3	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.98%
4	SHEL	Shell plc	1.84%
5	NOVN	Novartis AG	1.66%
6	AZN	AstraZeneca PLC	1.60%
7	NESN	Nestle S.A.	1.53%
8	SIE	Siemens Aktiengesellschaft	1.48%
9	SAP	SAP SE	1.32%
10	SAN	Banco Santander S.A.	1.26%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	26.16%
Industrials	18.49%
Healthcare	11.55%
Technology	9.66%
Consumer Defensive	7.91%
Consumer Cyclicals	6.39%
Basic Materials	5.59%
Energy	5.29%
Utilities	4.45%
Communication Services	2.66%
Real Estate	1.42%

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Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETF (VE : TSX)

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