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 $187.08 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: +11.97%, 1-year: +20.41%, 3-year annualised: +22.25%, 5-year annualised: +14.44%, 10-year annualised: +15.70%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.38, 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 0.85%, 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 (38.6%), Financial Services (11.4%), 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 $34.69B 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 12.00% and a beta of 0.99 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.38 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
2026-08-20	$187.88	$188.32	$187.05	$187.08	$187.08	273,372
2026-08-19	$189.85	$189.85	$188.80	$188.93	$188.93	226,900
2026-08-18	$189.84	$190.15	$189.49	$189.70	$189.70	228,927
2026-08-17	$191.42	$191.52	$190.70	$190.73	$190.73	172,150
2026-08-14	$192.22	$192.25	$191.44	$191.64	$191.64	139,318
2026-08-13	$192.08	$193.36	$192.00	$192.70	$192.70	141,879
2026-08-12	$191.77	$191.93	$191.13	$191.62	$191.62	172,931
2026-08-11	$191.90	$191.95	$190.61	$190.89	$190.89	123,666
2026-08-10	$191.69	$192.23	$191.35	$191.67	$191.67	212,690
2026-08-07	$191.36	$191.95	$190.99	$191.82	$191.82	209,770

Sector	Weight
Technology	38.61%
Financial Services	11.41%
Communication Services	9.91%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.51%
Healthcare	8.90%
Industrials	8.46%
Consumer Defensive	4.53%
Energy	2.98%
Utilities	2.20%
Real Estate	1.83%
Basic Materials	1.66%

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

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