Wealth Awesome Rating: 83/100
This equity ETF has an MER of 0.16%. With lower than average fees, it’s a cost-effective option. Managing 694 million in assets, it’s widely trusted by investors. Suitable for those seeking growth with a medium to high risk tolerance.
The Wealth Awesome ETF rating is based on identifying ETFs that are popular and well used, while keeping costs low.
VUS trades on the TSX exchange.
Looking to invest in general equity? Consider an general equity ETF as an easy way to get access. The U.S. Total Market Index (CAD-hedged) (VUS) is one of the most popular ETF’s in Canada by market cap. Let’s take a closer look at this ETF here.
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What is the U.S. Total Market Index (CAD-hedged) ETF
A general equity ETF, aiming for growth by investing in a broad range of stocks. This ETF has an MER of 0.16%. This ETF trades on the TSX exchange.VUS stock price and other stats
ETF Key Stats
Exchange: TSX
Assets Under Management: $693.8MM
Expense Ratio: 0.16%
Price: $91.39 (Updated: 3/7/2024)
U.S. Total Market Index (CAD-hedged) (VUS) Breakdown by Market Cap
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Mega | 40.03013 |
| Big | 30.44483 |
| Medium | 20.07824 |
| Small | 6.64986 |
| Micro | 2.30939 |
U.S. Total Market Index (CAD-hedged) (VUS) Sector Breakdown
| Sector | Equity % | Relative to Category |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 2.42641 | 2.30891 |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 10.99704 | 11.05899 |
| Financial Services | 12.8075 | 13.19634 |
| Real Estate | 3.11854 | 1.85655 |
| Communication Services | 7.94556 | 8.564 |
| Energy | 3.98713 | 3.51122 |
| Industrials | 9.54373 | 9.29279 |
| Technology | 28.54671 | 29.30908 |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.74011 | 5.70742 |
| Healthcare | 12.60895 | 13.25845 |
| Utilities | 2.27832 | 1.93624 |
U.S. Total Market Index (CAD-hedged) (VUS) Geographic Breakdown
| Region | Equity % | Relative to Category |
|---|---|---|
| North America | 99.588 | 98.591 |
| United Kingdom | 0.07509 | 0.32161 |
| Europe Developed | 0.247 | 0.753 |
| Europe Emerging | 0 | 0 |
| Africa/Middle East | 0.006 | 0.03 |
| Japan | 0 | 0.071 |
| Australasia | 0 | 0 |
| Asia Developed | 0.043 | 0.046 |
| Asia Emerging | 0.014 | 0.084 |
| Latin America | 0.028 | 0.103 |
VUS Management Expense Ratio
VUS has a management expense ratio of 0.16% . The MER is significantly lower than what you can get with a mutual fund product offered by large banks.How to Buy U.S. Total Market Index (CAD-hedged) TSX ETF
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