Question 1

What is VUS?

Accepted Answer

VUS (Vanguard US Total Market (CAD Hedged)) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. It tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 2

What is the VUS ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VUS last traded at $128.20 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VUS MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VUS annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VUS historical returns: YTD: +9.68%, 1-year: +12.61%, 3-year annualised: +21.95%, 5-year annualised: +10.02%, 10-year annualised: +13.16%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.30, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VUS pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VUS distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.80%, 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 VUS invest in?

Accepted Answer

VUS'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 VUS invest in?

Accepted Answer

VUS's largest sector exposures are Technology (36.1%), Financial Services (12.3%), Healthcare (9.9%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VUS? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VUS has approximately $1.42B 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 VUS launched?

Accepted Answer

VUS 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 VUS in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VUS has a 1-year volatility of 13.61% and a beta of 0.97 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.30 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
2026-10-22	$128.34	$128.34	$127.80	$128.20	$128.20	9,445
2026-10-21	$129.18	$129.74	$129.01	$129.71	$129.71	9,380
2026-10-20	$128.24	$129.41	$128.18	$128.90	$128.90	7,152
2026-10-19	$128.08	$128.99	$128.08	$128.52	$128.52	9,000
2026-10-16	$129.62	$129.62	$127.56	$127.96	$127.96	14,178
2026-10-15	$128.50	$129.55	$128.26	$129.46	$129.46	8,653
2026-10-14	$129.99	$129.99	$128.50	$128.83	$128.83	10,869
2026-10-13	$131.20	$131.20	$130.14	$130.49	$130.49	8,247
2026-10-09	$130.33	$130.75	$130.14	$130.70	$130.70	3,500
2026-10-08	$130.00	$130.25	$129.35	$129.83	$129.83	9,508

Sector	Weight
Technology	36.14%
Financial Services	12.28%
Healthcare	9.91%
Industrials	9.54%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.86%
Communication Services	8.52%
Consumer Defensive	4.05%
Energy	3.69%
Real Estate	2.37%
Basic Materials	1.97%
Utilities	1.88%

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Vanguard US Total Market (CAD Hedged) (VUS : TSX)

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