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 $141.93 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: +13.18%, 1-year: +27.97%, 3-year annualised: +22.32%, 5-year annualised: +14.98%, 10-year annualised: +15.52%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.48, 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 0.75%, 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 (31.5%), Financial Services (12.5%), Healthcare (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 $18.35B 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 11.75% and a beta of 1.02 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.48 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
2026-06-22	$142.68	$142.98	$141.73	$141.93	$141.93	43,941
2026-06-19	$141.78	$143.44	$141.78	$142.79	$142.79	23,398
2026-06-18	$141.76	$142.64	$141.33	$142.64	$142.64	26,689
2026-06-17	$141.17	$141.51	$140.04	$140.29	$140.29	72,471
2026-06-16	$141.98	$141.98	$140.76	$140.76	$140.76	16,569
2026-06-15	$141.03	$141.93	$141.03	$141.76	$141.76	30,399
2026-06-12	$138.99	$139.49	$138.06	$139.15	$139.15	84,009
2026-06-11	$136.73	$138.54	$136.35	$138.25	$138.25	69,532
2026-06-10	$137.03	$137.85	$135.60	$135.69	$135.69	80,888
2026-06-09	$138.79	$139.44	$135.20	$137.82	$137.82	87,366

Sector	Weight
Technology	31.53%
Financial Services	12.49%
Healthcare	10.17%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.96%
Industrials	9.89%
Communication Services	9.65%
Consumer Defensive	4.98%
Energy	4.20%
Utilities	2.51%
Real Estate	2.47%
Basic Materials	2.15%

Vanguard US Total Market (VUN : TSX)

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