Question 1

What is VI?

Accepted Answer

VI — Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex Nrth Amer Idx ETF (CAD-Hdd) — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (CAD-hedged) seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad global equity index that focuses on providing coverage of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada, which Index is hedged to the Canadian dollar.  Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the FTSE Developed All…

Question 2

What is the VI ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VI last traded at $54.42 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VI MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VI annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VI historical returns: YTD: +13.12%, 1-year: +23.80%, 3-year annualised: +20.15%, 5-year annualised: +13.09%, 10-year annualised: +11.40%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.52, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VI pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VI distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.24%, 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 VI invest in?

Accepted Answer

VI's top holdings include Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North Amer Idx ETF (VIU, 100.0%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar DM xNA GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VI invest in?

Accepted Answer

VI's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (23.2%), Industrials (18.9%), Technology (16.1%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VI? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VI has approximately $963M 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 VI launched?

Accepted Answer

VI was launched on December 1, 2015, giving it a 11-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 VI in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VI has a 1-year volatility of 13.28% and a beta of 0.83 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.52 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
2026-10-06	$54.65	$54.65	$54.42	$54.42	$54.42	19,819
2026-10-05	$54.59	$54.69	$54.34	$54.66	$54.66	32,621
2026-10-02	$54.41	$54.52	$54.25	$54.50	$54.50	8,223
2026-10-01	$54.08	$54.16	$53.72	$54.00	$54.00	19,094
2026-09-30	$54.57	$54.57	$54.07	$54.12	$54.12	9,289
2026-09-29	$54.57	$54.57	$54.19	$54.40	$54.40	16,250
2026-09-28	$54.64	$54.68	$54.29	$54.58	$54.58	20,755
2026-09-25	$54.44	$54.81	$54.38	$54.81	$54.81	12,024
2026-09-24	$54.46	$55.61	$54.23	$54.44	$54.44	16,386
2026-09-23	$54.78	$54.80	$54.44	$54.54	$54.54	25,409

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	23.18%
Industrials	18.86%
Technology	16.12%
Healthcare	8.90%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.00%
Consumer Defensive	6.09%
Basic Materials	5.86%
Communication Services	3.70%
Energy	3.44%
Utilities	3.15%
Real Estate	2.69%

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