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 $193.28 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: +15.68%, 1-year: +15.56%, 3-year annualised: +24.28%, 5-year annualised: +15.59%, 10-year annualised: +16.43%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.60, 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 0.82%, 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 (38.4%), Financial Services (12.5%), Communication Services (9.7%). 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 $36.51B 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 11.93% and a beta of 0.99 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.60 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
2026-10-21	$192.93	$193.60	$192.44	$193.28	$193.28	308,373
2026-10-20	$191.56	$193.00	$190.88	$192.27	$192.27	280,263
2026-10-19	$192.34	$193.11	$192.20	$192.50	$192.50	278,373
2026-10-16	$194.88	$194.92	$191.54	$192.10	$192.10	535,212
2026-10-15	$193.68	$195.18	$193.13	$194.81	$194.81	308,581
2026-10-14	$196.75	$197.25	$194.49	$194.88	$194.88	271,579
2026-10-13	$197.30	$197.30	$196.24	$196.84	$196.84	271,124
2026-10-09	$197.21	$197.83	$196.89	$197.56	$197.56	194,500
2026-10-08	$196.57	$196.92	$194.99	$195.78	$195.78	330,736
2026-10-07	$196.86	$197.28	$196.09	$197.26	$197.26	218,130

Sector	Weight
Technology	38.38%
Financial Services	12.52%
Communication Services	9.75%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.94%
Healthcare	8.92%
Industrials	7.43%
Consumer Defensive	4.67%
Energy	3.40%
Utilities	1.90%
Real Estate	1.89%
Basic Materials	1.61%

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

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What is VFV?

What is the VFV ETF price today?

What is the VFV MER (management expense ratio)?

What are VFV annualised returns?

Does VFV pay dividends or distributions?

What does VFV invest in?

What sectors does VFV invest in?

How large is VFV? (Assets under management)

When was VFV launched?

How do I buy VFV in Canada?

How risky is VFV?

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Period	Return
YTD	+15.68%
1 Year	+15.56%
3 Year (Ann.)	+24.28%
5 Year (Ann.)	+15.59%
10 Year (Ann.)	+16.43%
1Y Volatility	11.93%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	1.60