Question 1

What is VFV?

Accepted Answer

VFV — Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad U.S. equity index that measures the investment return of large-capitalization U.S. stocks. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the S&P 500 Index (or any successor thereto). It invests directly or indirectly primarily in stocks of U.S. companies.

Question 2

What is the VFV ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VFV last traded at $184.72 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VFV MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VFV annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VFV historical returns: YTD: +10.56%, 1-year: +18.25%, 3-year annualised: +20.52%, 5-year annualised: +14.62%, 10-year annualised: +15.27%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.50, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VFV pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VFV distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.84%, 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 VFV invest in?

Accepted Answer

VFV's top holdings include Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO, 100.0%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VFV invest in?

Accepted Answer

VFV's largest sector exposures are Technology (39.1%), Financial Services (10.9%), Communication Services (10.7%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VFV? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VFV has approximately $33.54B 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 VFV launched?

Accepted Answer

VFV was launched on November 2, 2012, giving it a 14-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 VFV in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VFV has a 1-year volatility of 11.80% and a beta of 0.99 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.50 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
2026-07-30	$183.86	$184.95	$183.21	$184.72	$184.72	323,590
2026-07-29	$185.70	$185.70	$182.31	$182.43	$182.43	515,840
2026-07-28	$185.67	$186.19	$184.74	$186.00	$186.00	258,038
2026-07-27	$186.92	$187.11	$184.88	$185.63	$185.63	346,458
2026-07-24	$185.17	$186.30	$184.90	$185.21	$185.21	287,224
2026-07-23	$185.34	$185.90	$184.38	$184.98	$184.98	433,437
2026-07-22	$187.44	$188.06	$187.03	$187.33	$187.33	183,682
2026-07-21	$187.13	$187.96	$186.46	$187.80	$187.80	210,986
2026-07-20	$186.50	$187.10	$185.55	$185.65	$185.65	326,327
2026-07-17	$185.17	$186.31	$184.79	$185.25	$185.25	432,395

Sector	Weight
Technology	39.13%
Financial Services	10.92%
Communication Services	10.66%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.91%
Healthcare	8.32%
Industrials	7.83%
Consumer Defensive	4.51%
Energy	3.14%
Utilities	2.11%
Real Estate	1.80%
Basic Materials	1.68%

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Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV : TSX)

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