Question 1

What is VUN?

Accepted Answer

VUN — Vanguard US Total Market — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad U.S. equity index that measures the investment returns of primarily large-capitalization U.S. stocks. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the CRSP US Total Market Index (or any successor thereto). It invests directly or indirectly primarily in stoc…

Question 2

What is the VUN ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VUN last traded at $141.16 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VUN MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VUN annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VUN historical returns: YTD: +12.57%, 1-year: +20.38%, 3-year annualised: +22.09%, 5-year annualised: +13.36%, 10-year annualised: +15.09%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.31, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VUN pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VUN distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.77%, 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 VUN invest in?

Accepted Answer

VUN's top holdings include Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares (VTI, 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 VUN invest in?

Accepted Answer

VUN's largest sector exposures are Technology (36.1%), Financial Services (11.8%), Industrials (10.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VUN? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VUN has approximately $19.38B 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 VUN launched?

Accepted Answer

VUN was launched on August 2, 2013, giving it a 13-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 VUN in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VUN has a 1-year volatility of 11.91% and a beta of 1.02 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.31 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
2026-08-20	$141.66	$142.00	$141.13	$141.16	$141.16	70,895
2026-08-19	$143.28	$143.28	$142.41	$142.53	$142.53	41,574
2026-08-18	$143.36	$143.41	$143.00	$143.24	$143.24	30,210
2026-08-17	$144.52	$144.55	$144.00	$144.09	$144.09	24,261
2026-08-14	$145.14	$145.14	$144.50	$144.69	$144.69	21,821
2026-08-13	$145.09	$145.87	$144.90	$145.46	$145.46	24,116
2026-08-12	$144.56	$144.84	$144.16	$144.67	$144.67	29,152
2026-08-11	$144.71	$144.78	$143.80	$143.97	$143.97	20,044
2026-08-10	$144.75	$144.92	$144.23	$144.51	$144.51	33,667
2026-08-07	$144.28	$144.72	$143.98	$144.70	$144.70	25,241

Sector	Weight
Technology	36.07%
Financial Services	11.76%
Industrials	10.15%
Healthcare	9.66%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.40%
Communication Services	9.13%
Consumer Defensive	4.29%
Energy	3.15%
Real Estate	2.33%
Utilities	2.17%
Basic Materials	1.89%

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