Question 1

What is VIU?

Accepted Answer

VIU — Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North Amer Idx ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the VIU ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VIU last traded at $49.48 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VIU MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VIU annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VIU historical returns: YTD: +13.83%, 1-year: +25.86%, 3-year annualised: +18.37%, 5-year annualised: +11.07%, 10-year annualised: +9.92%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.42, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VIU pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VIU distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.23%, 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 VIU invest in?

Accepted Answer

VIU's top holdings include Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 3.5%), SK Hynix Inc (000660, 3.3%), ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 2.6%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 1.1%), Novartis AG (NOVN, 1.0%) — and 5 more positions. 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 VIU invest in?

Accepted Answer

VIU's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (21.4%), Technology (19.3%), Industrials (18.7%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VIU? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VIU has approximately $10.82B 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 VIU launched?

Accepted Answer

VIU 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 VIU in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VIU has a 1-year volatility of 15.65% and a beta of 1.13 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.42 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
2026-07-31	$49.73	$49.75	$49.23	$49.48	$49.48	322,720
2026-07-30	$48.98	$49.70	$48.97	$49.65	$49.65	200,793
2026-07-29	$48.61	$48.97	$48.15	$48.22	$48.22	276,652
2026-07-28	$48.61	$48.97	$48.50	$48.82	$48.82	183,865
2026-07-27	$49.66	$49.66	$48.93	$49.19	$49.19	194,354
2026-07-24	$49.20	$49.26	$48.90	$49.02	$49.02	168,924
2026-07-23	$49.04	$49.20	$48.82	$49.06	$49.06	140,895
2026-07-22	$49.62	$49.66	$49.50	$49.51	$49.51	112,371
2026-07-21	$49.13	$49.63	$49.02	$49.61	$49.61	64,338
2026-07-20	$48.84	$48.88	$48.45	$48.53	$48.53	251,852

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	3.45%
2	000660	SK Hynix Inc	3.29%
3	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	2.63%
4	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	1.13%
5	NOVN	Novartis AG	1.01%
6	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.01%
7	AZN	AstraZeneca PLC	0.97%
8	NESN	Nestle S.A.	0.92%
9	SIE	Siemens Aktiengesellschaft	0.82%
10	SHEL	Shell plc	0.76%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	21.41%
Technology	19.25%
Industrials	18.66%
Healthcare	8.86%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.70%
Basic Materials	6.00%
Consumer Defensive	5.89%
Communication Services	3.52%
Utilities	3.15%
Energy	2.98%
Real Estate	2.58%

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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North Amer Idx ETF (VIU : TSX)

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