Question 1

What is VBAL?

Accepted Answer

VBAL — Vanguard Balanced Portfolio — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the VBAL ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VBAL last traded at $39.47 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are VBAL annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VBAL historical returns: YTD: +6.82%, 1-year: +8.48%, 3-year annualised: +16.86%, 5-year annualised: +7.94%, 10-year annualised: +0.00%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.55, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does VBAL pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VBAL distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.16%, 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 5

What does VBAL invest in?

Accepted Answer

VBAL's top holdings include Vanguard US Total Market (VUN, 27.2%), Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond (VAB, 22.6%), Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap (VCN, 18.4%), Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North Amer Idx ETF (VIU, 10.5%), Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VBG.NE) (VBG, 8.1%) — and 2 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Neu Gbl Tgt Alloc NR CAD.

Question 6

What sectors does VBAL invest in?

Accepted Answer

VBAL's largest sector exposures are Technology (23.1%), Financial Services (22.2%), Industrials (11.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is VBAL? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VBAL has approximately $6.03B 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 8

When was VBAL launched?

Accepted Answer

VBAL was launched on January 25, 2018, giving it a 8-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 9

How do I buy VBAL in Canada?

Accepted Answer

VBAL trades on the TSX under the ticker VBAL. 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 10

How risky is VBAL?

Accepted Answer

VBAL has a 1-year volatility of 6.93% and a beta of 1.17 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.55 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
2026-10-29	$39.41	$39.51	$39.37	$39.47	$39.47	162,965
2026-10-28	$39.56	$39.56	$39.40	$39.47	$39.47	164,017
2026-10-27	$39.40	$39.51	$39.30	$39.49	$39.49	102,857
2026-10-26	$39.30	$39.40	$39.20	$39.29	$39.29	140,717
2026-10-23	$39.06	$39.20	$39.02	$39.16	$39.16	151,360
2026-10-22	$39.35	$39.40	$39.24	$39.32	$39.32	112,497
2026-10-21	$39.46	$39.61	$39.45	$39.56	$39.56	95,541
2026-10-20	$39.24	$39.52	$39.24	$39.43	$39.43	146,847
2026-10-19	$39.50	$39.51	$39.31	$39.33	$39.33	224,693
2026-10-16	$39.73	$39.73	$39.40	$39.48	$39.48	130,355

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	VUN	Vanguard US Total Market	27.25%
2	VAB	Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond	22.56%
3	VCN	Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap	18.42%
4	VIU	Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North Amer Idx ETF	10.53%
5	VBG	Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VBG.NE)	8.06%
6	VBU	Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF	7.27%
7	VEE	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF	4.75%

Sector	Weight
Technology	23.06%
Financial Services	22.22%
Industrials	11.23%
Basic Materials	7.82%
Energy	7.48%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.48%
Healthcare	6.42%
Communication Services	5.56%
Consumer Defensive	3.78%
Utilities	2.36%
Real Estate	2.04%

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