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 $140.38 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: +11.95%, 1-year: +18.66%, 3-year annualised: +20.07%, 5-year annualised: +13.48%, 10-year annualised: +14.72%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.44, 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 0.76%, 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 (37.0%), Financial Services (11.3%), Communication Services (9.8%). 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 $18.65B 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 11.55% and a beta of 1.02 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.44 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
2026-07-31	$140.11	$140.60	$138.98	$140.38	$140.38	33,241
2026-07-30	$138.63	$139.42	$138.18	$139.34	$139.34	21,937
2026-07-29	$140.10	$140.10	$137.57	$137.66	$137.66	44,373
2026-07-28	$140.04	$140.42	$139.39	$140.34	$140.34	33,184
2026-07-27	$141.06	$141.11	$139.47	$140.08	$140.08	49,384
2026-07-24	$139.92	$140.61	$139.37	$139.72	$139.72	38,501
2026-07-23	$139.87	$140.16	$139.10	$139.55	$139.55	32,156
2026-07-22	$141.18	$141.71	$141.11	$141.29	$141.29	26,853
2026-07-21	$140.89	$141.70	$140.63	$141.64	$141.64	22,821
2026-07-20	$140.73	$141.03	$139.92	$139.95	$139.95	32,576

Sector	Weight
Technology	36.95%
Financial Services	11.26%
Communication Services	9.81%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.74%
Industrials	9.37%
Healthcare	8.97%
Consumer Defensive	4.26%
Energy	3.30%
Real Estate	2.29%
Utilities	2.11%
Basic Materials	1.92%

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