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 $128.41 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: +9.86%, 1-year: +15.50%, 3-year annualised: +20.18%, 5-year annualised: +10.20%, 10-year annualised: +13.00%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.09, 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 0.77%, 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 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 (35.1%), Financial Services (12.5%), Healthcare (9.8%). 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 $1.44B 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 12.94% and a beta of 0.97 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.09 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
2026-10-01	$128.48	$128.53	$127.61	$128.41	$128.41	12,033
2026-09-30	$128.70	$129.26	$128.44	$128.44	$128.44	7,778
2026-09-29	$127.29	$128.68	$127.29	$128.44	$128.44	6,900
2026-09-28	$129.80	$129.80	$128.49	$128.69	$128.69	10,538
2026-09-25	$129.70	$130.13	$129.25	$130.08	$129.83	17,704
2026-09-24	$129.10	$129.65	$128.81	$129.47	$129.47	7,839
2026-09-23	$130.33	$130.33	$129.50	$129.50	$129.50	5,443
2026-09-22	$130.69	$130.84	$130.49	$130.58	$130.58	5,036
2026-09-21	$129.29	$130.68	$129.29	$130.64	$130.64	3,316
2026-09-18	$128.62	$128.64	$128.08	$128.64	$128.64	7,427

Sector	Weight
Technology	35.05%
Financial Services	12.55%
Healthcare	9.84%
Industrials	9.62%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.49%
Communication Services	9.15%
Consumer Defensive	4.39%
Energy	3.54%
Real Estate	2.39%
Utilities	2.13%
Basic Materials	1.84%

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