Question 1

What is VVO?

Accepted Answer

VVO — Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility ETF CAD — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility ETF seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation with reduced volatility compared to the global equity market, by investing in equity securities from developed and emerging markets across the world.

Question 2

What is the VVO ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VVO last traded at $42.01 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VVO MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VVO annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VVO historical returns: YTD: +6.92%, 1-year: +10.32%, 3-year annualised: +11.92%, 5-year annualised: +6.30%, 10-year annualised: +6.77%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.08, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VVO pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VVO distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.96%, paid annually. 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 VVO invest in?

Accepted Answer

VVO's top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM, 1.9%), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ, 1.7%), United Microelectronics (UMC, 1.7%), Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN, 1.6%), Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO, 1.5%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VVO invest in?

Accepted Answer

VVO's largest sector exposures are Technology (24.8%), Healthcare (12.0%), Financial Services (11.8%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VVO? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VVO has approximately $45M 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 VVO launched?

Accepted Answer

VVO was launched on June 14, 2016, giving it a 10-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 VVO in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VVO has a 1-year volatility of 8.61% and a beta of 0.45 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.08 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
2026-09-10	$41.90	$42.13	$41.90	$42.01	$42.01	11,770
2026-09-09	$42.14	$42.21	$41.91	$42.14	$42.14	12,754
2026-09-08	$42.63	$42.63	$42.37	$42.38	$42.38	1,934
2026-09-04	$42.70	$42.70	$42.67	$42.67	$42.67	1,100
2026-09-03	$42.84	$42.95	$42.84	$42.95	$42.95	1,125
2026-09-02	$42.80	$42.80	$42.74	$42.74	$42.74	706
2026-09-01	$42.78	$42.78	$42.78	$42.78	$42.78	715
2026-08-31	$42.83	$42.83	$42.83	$42.83	$42.83	163
2026-08-28	$43.15	$43.15	$42.88	$42.88	$42.88	905
2026-08-27	$42.88	$42.95	$42.87	$42.87	$42.87	1,146

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	TSM	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing	1.86%
2	JNJ	Johnson & Johnson	1.66%
3	UMC	United Microelectronics	1.66%
4	TXN	Texas Instruments Incorporated	1.64%
5	CSCO	Cisco Systems Inc	1.52%
6	AAPL	Apple Inc.	1.52%
7	PSON	Pearson PLC	1.50%
8	RTX	RTX Corporation	1.45%
9	ENB	Enbridge Inc	1.42%
10	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	1.40%

Sector	Weight
Technology	24.79%
Healthcare	12.02%
Financial Services	11.85%
Communication Services	11.34%
Industrials	10.23%
Consumer Defensive	9.32%
Utilities	6.48%
Energy	6.18%
Consumer Cyclicals	4.66%
Real Estate	2.87%
Basic Materials	0.28%

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