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 $49.81 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: +14.58%, 1-year: +26.85%, 3-year annualised: +22.60%, 5-year annualised: +11.93%, 10-year annualised: +10.18%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.40, 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, 3.0%), SK Hynix Inc. (000660, 2.3%), ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 2.2%), 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 (23.0%), Industrials (18.8%), Technology (16.4%). 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 $11.77B 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 15.96% and a beta of 1.13 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.40 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
2026-10-01	$50.18	$50.21	$49.63	$49.81	$49.81	335,957
2026-09-30	$50.42	$50.51	$50.12	$50.14	$50.14	179,268
2026-09-29	$50.44	$50.44	$50.08	$50.33	$50.33	142,956
2026-09-28	$50.47	$50.66	$50.18	$50.49	$50.49	320,869
2026-09-25	$50.55	$50.74	$50.28	$50.71	$50.71	208,537
2026-09-24	$50.17	$50.29	$49.88	$50.11	$50.11	286,130
2026-09-23	$50.62	$50.62	$50.02	$50.19	$50.19	281,670
2026-09-22	$50.82	$51.05	$50.63	$50.97	$50.97	104,219
2026-09-21	$50.44	$50.67	$50.25	$50.59	$50.59	178,308
2026-09-18	$49.83	$49.83	$49.58	$49.79	$49.79	123,300

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	2.97%
2	000660	SK Hynix Inc.	2.29%
3	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	2.20%
4	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	1.20%
5	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.04%
6	NOVN	Novartis AG	0.96%
7	SHEL	Shell plc	0.86%
8	NESN	Nestle S.A.	0.85%
9	8306	Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc	0.85%
10	SIE	Siemens Aktiengesellschaft	0.82%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	23.03%
Industrials	18.80%
Technology	16.43%
Healthcare	8.84%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.86%
Basic Materials	6.22%
Consumer Defensive	5.88%
Communication Services	3.91%
Energy	3.40%
Utilities	3.09%
Real Estate	2.54%

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