Question 1

What is VSP?

Accepted Answer

VSP — Vanguard S&P 500 CAD hedged — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. Seeks to track the performance of the S&P 500 Index (CAD-hedged) to the extent possible and before fees and expenses.

Question 2

What is the VSP ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VSP last traded at $118.92 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VSP MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VSP annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VSP historical returns: YTD: +9.16%, 1-year: +17.76%, 3-year annualised: +19.48%, 5-year annualised: +11.03%, 10-year annualised: +13.56%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.14, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VSP pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VSP distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.84%, 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 VSP invest in?

Accepted Answer

VSP's top holdings include Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO, 100.0%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VSP invest in?

Accepted Answer

VSP's largest sector exposures are Technology (38.6%), Financial Services (11.4%), Communication Services (9.9%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VSP? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VSP has approximately $6.36B 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 VSP launched?

Accepted Answer

VSP was launched on November 2, 2012, giving it a 14-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 VSP in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VSP has a 1-year volatility of 13.19% and a beta of 0.94 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.14 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
2026-09-10	$119.09	$119.24	$118.77	$118.92	$118.92	70,176
2026-09-09	$120.06	$120.06	$119.43	$119.65	$119.65	35,976
2026-09-08	$120.65	$120.85	$120.10	$120.10	$120.10	21,922
2026-09-04	$121.33	$121.33	$120.76	$120.85	$120.85	26,000
2026-09-03	$120.63	$121.47	$120.52	$121.33	$121.33	42,179
2026-09-02	$120.67	$120.67	$119.64	$120.05	$120.05	50,323
2026-09-01	$119.93	$120.04	$119.22	$119.47	$119.47	36,478
2026-08-31	$120.45	$120.48	$120.09	$120.47	$120.47	19,215
2026-08-28	$121.12	$121.70	$120.64	$120.88	$120.88	36,562
2026-08-27	$120.54	$121.24	$120.49	$121.06	$121.06	28,393

Sector	Weight
Technology	38.61%
Financial Services	11.41%
Communication Services	9.91%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.51%
Healthcare	8.90%
Industrials	8.46%
Consumer Defensive	4.53%
Energy	2.98%
Utilities	2.20%
Real Estate	1.83%
Basic Materials	1.66%

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Vanguard S&P 500 CAD hedged (VSP : TSX)

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