Question 1

What is VSB?

Accepted Answer

VSB — Vanguard Canadian Short Term Bond — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Bond Index ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad Canadian bond index with a short-term dollar-weighted average maturity. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Government/Credit 1–5 year Float Adjusted Bond Index (or any successor thereto). It invests p…

Question 2

What is the VSB ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VSB last traded at $23.33 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VSB MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VSB annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VSB historical returns: YTD: -0.32%, 1-year: +3.21%, 3-year annualised: +4.81%, 5-year annualised: +2.05%, 10-year annualised: +1.94%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.45, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VSB pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VSB distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.99%, paid monthly. 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 VSB invest in?

Accepted Answer

VSB's top holdings include Canada (Government of) 0.5% (null, 2.9%), Canada (Government of) 1% (null, 2.3%), Canada Housing Trust No.1 2.4% (null, 2.2%), Canada (Government of) 0.25% (null, 2.1%), Canada Housing Trust No.1 2.9% (null, 2.0%) — and 1 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can 1-5Y Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VSB invest in?

Accepted Answer

VSB's largest sector exposures are Basic Materials (0.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.0%), Financial Services (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VSB? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VSB has approximately $1.63B 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 VSB launched?

Accepted Answer

VSB was launched on November 30, 2011, giving it a 15-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 VSB in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VSB has a 1-year volatility of 1.66% and a beta of 1.01 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.45 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-07-10	$23.33	$23.34	$23.32	$23.33	$23.33	38,861
2026-07-09	$23.31	$23.34	$23.31	$23.34	$23.34	31,977
2026-07-08	$23.31	$23.31	$23.28	$23.29	$23.29	49,820
2026-07-07	$23.38	$23.38	$23.34	$23.34	$23.34	63,363
2026-07-06	$23.39	$23.39	$23.37	$23.38	$23.38	81,450
2026-07-03	$23.36	$23.37	$23.35	$23.35	$23.35	66,951
2026-07-02	$23.34	$23.36	$23.33	$23.34	$23.34	51,600
2026-06-30	$23.45	$23.45	$23.43	$23.44	$23.44	59,900
2026-06-29	$23.44	$23.45	$23.43	$23.44	$23.44	32,026
2026-06-26	$23.42	$23.43	$23.41	$23.41	$23.41	455,285

#	Name	Weight
1	Canada (Government of) 0.5%	2.94%
2	Canada (Government of) 1%	2.25%
3	Canada Housing Trust No.1 2.4%	2.23%
4	Canada (Government of) 0.25%	2.13%
5	Canada Housing Trust No.1 2.9%	2.05%
6	Canada (Government of) 2%	1.90%

Sector	Weight
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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What is VSB?

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How large is VSB? (Assets under management)

When was VSB launched?

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Period	Return
YTD	-0.32%
1 Year	+3.21%
3 Year (Ann.)	+4.81%
5 Year (Ann.)	+2.05%
10 Year (Ann.)	+1.94%
1Y Volatility	1.66%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	0.45