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 $193.30 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: +15.69%, 1-year: +19.97%, 3-year annualised: +24.58%, 5-year annualised: +15.48%, 10-year annualised: +15.93%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.41, 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 (37.4%), Financial Services (12.2%), Communication Services (9.9%). 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 $36.41B 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 11.99% and a beta of 0.99 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.41 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	$193.75	$193.88	$192.40	$193.30	$193.30	412,201
2026-09-30	$193.27	$194.54	$193.12	$193.12	$193.12	168,065
2026-09-29	$193.41	$193.41	$192.59	$192.82	$192.82	361,600
2026-09-28	$193.70	$193.91	$192.56	$193.04	$193.04	430,969
2026-09-25	$193.86	$194.80	$193.38	$194.55	$194.14	291,400
2026-09-24	$192.72	$193.82	$192.47	$193.52	$193.52	215,368
2026-09-23	$194.10	$194.19	$192.83	$193.11	$193.11	180,612
2026-09-22	$193.96	$194.38	$193.87	$194.08	$194.08	230,535
2026-09-21	$191.22	$193.95	$191.22	$193.63	$193.63	306,564
2026-09-18	$190.16	$190.30	$189.44	$190.07	$190.07	167,921

Sector	Weight
Technology	37.43%
Financial Services	12.19%
Communication Services	9.91%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.58%
Healthcare	9.10%
Industrials	8.16%
Consumer Defensive	4.61%
Energy	3.36%
Utilities	2.15%
Real Estate	1.88%
Basic Materials	1.62%

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PLTU		$36.18	+4.69%
MEDX	Global X Equal Weight Global Healthcare Index ETF	$23.44	+3.99%
GDXD	BetaPro Canadian Gold Miners -2x Daily Bear ETF	$8.60	+3.99%
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Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV : TSX)

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