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 $186.50 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: +11.62%, 1-year: +19.95%, 3-year annualised: +21.78%, 5-year annualised: +14.57%, 10-year annualised: +15.76%. 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 (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 $35.33B 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
2026-09-10	$186.42	$186.98	$186.10	$186.50	$186.50	313,387
2026-09-09	$187.30	$187.61	$187.05	$187.27	$187.27	229,632
2026-09-08	$188.66	$188.70	$187.68	$187.76	$187.76	306,423
2026-09-04	$189.72	$190.50	$189.38	$189.54	$189.54	173,000
2026-09-03	$188.56	$189.88	$188.40	$189.58	$189.58	286,486
2026-09-02	$188.77	$189.13	$188.23	$188.39	$188.39	291,182
2026-09-01	$188.39	$189.15	$187.90	$188.33	$188.33	260,850
2026-08-31	$189.49	$189.53	$188.64	$189.16	$189.16	244,225
2026-08-28	$190.31	$191.62	$190.10	$190.38	$190.38	304,300
2026-08-27	$189.55	$190.43	$189.13	$190.10	$190.10	222,903

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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