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 $48.04 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: +10.51%, 1-year: +16.69%, 3-year annualised: +21.95%, 5-year annualised: +11.84%, 10-year annualised: +10.09%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.61, 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 2.19%, 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, 3.0%), SK Hynix Inc. (000660, 2.6%), ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 2.4%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 1.2%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 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 (23.1%), Technology (17.8%), Industrials (17.6%). 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 $11.38B 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 15.98% and a beta of 1.14 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.61 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
2026-10-22	$48.27	$48.36	$47.95	$48.04	$48.04	182,054
2026-10-21	$49.01	$49.02	$48.60	$48.80	$48.80	206,679
2026-10-20	$48.27	$48.75	$48.21	$48.65	$48.65	210,214
2026-10-19	$48.78	$48.78	$48.49	$48.53	$48.53	165,093
2026-10-16	$49.36	$49.36	$48.63	$48.70	$48.70	172,902
2026-10-15	$48.79	$49.08	$48.53	$49.04	$49.04	322,877
2026-10-14	$49.20	$49.43	$48.95	$49.03	$49.03	220,645
2026-10-13	$49.71	$49.71	$49.28	$49.48	$49.48	187,421
2026-10-09	$49.88	$49.96	$49.75	$49.90	$49.90	245,900
2026-10-08	$49.70	$49.70	$49.29	$49.46	$49.46	337,101

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	3.03%
2	000660	SK Hynix Inc.	2.57%
3	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	2.36%
4	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	1.22%
5	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.03%
6	SHEL	Shell plc	0.97%
7	NOVN	Novartis AG	0.96%
8	8306	Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc	0.87%
9	AZN	AstraZeneca PLC	0.88%
10	NESN	Nestle S.A.	0.82%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	23.15%
Technology	17.79%
Industrials	17.64%
Healthcare	8.45%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.41%
Basic Materials	5.94%
Consumer Defensive	5.48%
Communication Services	4.05%
Energy	3.71%
Utilities	3.13%
Real Estate	2.45%

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

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