Question 1

What is VXUS?

Accepted Answer

VXUS — Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The manager employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index, a float-adjusted market-capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance of companies located in developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States. The fund invests all, or substantially all, of its assets in the common stocks included i…

Question 2

What is the VXUS ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VXUS last traded at $84.00 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VXUS MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

VXUS has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.05% 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 0.05%, VXUS is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are VXUS annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VXUS historical returns: YTD: -2.06%, 1-year: +14.78%, 3-year annualised: +22.04%, 5-year annualised: +8.45%, 10-year annualised: +8.96%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.17, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VXUS pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VXUS distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.37%, paid na. 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 VXUS invest in?

Accepted Answer

VXUS's top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (2330, 4.1%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (SSNLF, 2.0%), SK Hynix Inc (000660, 1.7%), ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 1.6%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700, 0.8%) — and 8412 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does VXUS invest in?

Accepted Answer

VXUS's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (23.3%), Technology (22.1%), Industrials (14.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VXUS? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VXUS has approximately $162.29B 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 VXUS launched?

Accepted Answer

VXUS was launched on January 26, 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 VXUS in Canada?

Accepted Answer

VXUS trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker VXUS. 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 VXUS?

Accepted Answer

VXUS has a 1-year volatility of 15.43% and a beta of 0.92 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.17 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
2026-10-21	$84.19	$84.25	$83.61	$84.00	$84.00	4,699,438
2026-10-20	$83.10	$84.03	$83.04	$83.74	$83.74	3,979,788
2026-10-19	$83.75	$83.84	$83.22	$83.29	$83.29	4,768,145
2026-10-16	$84.17	$84.24	$83.22	$83.43	$83.43	4,813,600
2026-10-15	$83.17	$83.90	$82.85	$83.84	$83.84	7,992,700
2026-10-14	$83.84	$84.04	$83.34	$83.58	$83.58	5,149,100
2026-10-13	$84.39	$84.61	$84.24	$84.54	$84.54	4,657,656
2026-10-12	$84.71	$84.73	$84.37	$84.44	$84.44	4,350,300
2026-10-09	$84.60	$84.86	$84.51	$84.82	$84.82	4,064,200
2026-10-08	$84.15	$84.37	$83.75	$84.10	$84.10	4,863,216

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	4.14%
2	SSNLF	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	2.00%
3	000660	SK Hynix Inc	1.74%
4	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	1.59%
5	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	0.79%
6	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	0.78%
7	ROP	Roche Holding AG	0.68%
8	SHEL	Shell plc	0.62%
9	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	0.59%
10	NOVN	Novartis AG	0.58%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	23.34%
Technology	22.12%
Industrials	14.57%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.40%
Basic Materials	7.08%
Healthcare	6.76%
Consumer Defensive	4.81%
Energy	4.64%
Communication Services	4.44%
Utilities	2.80%
Real Estate	2.18%

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Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares (VXUS : NASDAQ)

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