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 $39.20 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VBAL MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VBAL annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VBAL historical returns: YTD: +6.09%, 1-year: +11.14%, 3-year annualised: +14.03%, 5-year annualised: +7.36%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.39, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VBAL pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VBAL distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.10%, 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 VBAL invest in?

Accepted Answer

VBAL's top holdings include Vanguard US Total Market (VUN, 27.4%), Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond (VAB, 22.9%), Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap (VCN, 18.5%), Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North Amer Idx ETF (VIU, 11.0%), Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VBG.NE) (VBG, 7.9%) — 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 7

What sectors does VBAL invest in?

Accepted Answer

VBAL's largest sector exposures are Technology (24.2%), Financial Services (21.7%), Industrials (11.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VBAL? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VBAL has approximately $5.83B 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 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 10

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 11

How risky is VBAL?

Accepted Answer

VBAL has a 1-year volatility of 7.38% and a beta of 1.16 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.39 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	$39.33	$39.33	$39.17	$39.20	$39.20	124,444
2026-09-09	$39.64	$39.64	$39.47	$39.49	$39.49	190,662
2026-09-08	$39.81	$39.81	$39.64	$39.66	$39.66	132,933
2026-09-04	$39.90	$39.96	$39.86	$39.89	$39.89	136,500
2026-09-03	$39.74	$39.87	$39.70	$39.85	$39.85	123,483
2026-09-02	$39.58	$39.68	$39.56	$39.62	$39.62	96,467
2026-09-01	$39.65	$39.74	$39.52	$39.58	$39.58	108,894
2026-08-31	$39.95	$39.95	$39.71	$39.78	$39.78	156,262
2026-08-28	$40.08	$40.10	$39.89	$39.94	$39.94	121,486
2026-08-27	$40.05	$40.05	$39.95	$40.03	$40.03	74,302

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	VUN	Vanguard US Total Market	27.38%
2	VAB	Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond	22.86%
3	VCN	Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap	18.53%
4	VIU	Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North Amer Idx ETF	10.98%
5	VBG	Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VBG.NE)	7.93%
6	VBU	Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF	7.68%
7	VEE	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF	4.63%

Sector	Weight
Technology	24.23%
Financial Services	21.71%
Industrials	11.62%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.35%
Basic Materials	7.32%
Energy	7.30%
Healthcare	6.18%
Communication Services	5.57%
Consumer Defensive	4.05%
Utilities	2.55%
Real Estate	2.11%

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