Question 1

What is VUS?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the VUS ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VUS last traded at $129.17 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: +10.51%, 1-year: +19.56%, 3-year annualised: +19.48%, 5-year annualised: +10.35%, 10-year annualised: +12.93%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.96, 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 0.79%, 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 (11.8%), Industrials (10.2%). 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 $1.43B 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 12.91% and a beta of 0.98 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.96 indicates moderate 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	$129.71	$130.07	$129.17	$129.17	$129.17	3,205
2026-08-19	$130.48	$130.71	$130.22	$130.40	$130.40	4,479
2026-08-18	$130.31	$130.42	$130.06	$130.06	$130.06	7,637
2026-08-17	$131.83	$131.83	$131.10	$131.10	$131.10	2,078
2026-08-14	$132.05	$132.05	$131.52	$131.62	$131.62	4,760
2026-08-13	$131.46	$132.10	$131.46	$131.88	$131.88	3,020
2026-08-12	$131.11	$131.13	$130.88	$131.03	$131.03	5,291
2026-08-11	$130.73	$130.73	$130.54	$130.54	$130.54	1,208
2026-08-10	$130.77	$131.21	$130.77	$130.99	$130.99	3,215
2026-08-07	$130.58	$131.05	$130.58	$131.05	$131.05	1,277

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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