Question 1

What is VCN?

Accepted Answer

VCN — Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad Canadian equity index that measures the investment return of large-, mid- and small-capitalization, publicly traded securities in the Canadian market. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the FTSE Canada All Cap Domestic Index (or any successor th…

Question 2

What is the VCN ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VCN last traded at $71.07 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VCN MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VCN annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VCN historical returns: YTD: +9.57%, 1-year: +30.91%, 3-year annualised: +23.69%, 5-year annualised: +15.33%, 10-year annualised: +12.44%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.69, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VCN pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VCN distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.05%, 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 VCN invest in?

Accepted Answer

VCN's top holdings include Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 8.4%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 5.9%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 4.1%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 3.6%), Enbridge Inc (ENB, 3.4%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VCN invest in?

Accepted Answer

VCN's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (37.0%), Energy (16.8%), Basic Materials (16.1%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VCN? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VCN has approximately $16.79B 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 VCN launched?

Accepted Answer

VCN was launched on August 2, 2013, giving it a 13-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 VCN in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VCN has a 1-year volatility of 10.30% and a beta of 0.99 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.69 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
2026-07-20	$71.80	$71.91	$71.07	$71.07	$71.07	111,896
2026-07-17	$71.48	$71.85	$71.20	$71.64	$71.64	114,276
2026-07-16	$71.73	$72.03	$71.46	$71.82	$71.82	132,349
2026-07-15	$71.95	$72.12	$71.66	$72.00	$72.00	83,407
2026-07-14	$71.83	$72.22	$71.75	$71.79	$71.79	87,066
2026-07-13	$71.81	$72.04	$71.51	$71.66	$71.66	119,235
2026-07-10	$71.70	$71.90	$71.43	$71.79	$71.79	96,175
2026-07-09	$71.19	$71.68	$71.16	$71.53	$71.53	78,714
2026-07-08	$71.30	$71.31	$70.35	$70.98	$70.98	115,344
2026-07-07	$71.64	$71.94	$71.30	$71.68	$71.68	107,863

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	8.40%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	5.90%
3	SHOP	Shopify Inc	4.06%
4	BMO	Bank of Montreal	3.62%
5	ENB	Enbridge Inc	3.43%
6	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	3.11%
7	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	3.07%
8	BN	Brookfield Corporation	2.59%
9	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	2.34%
10	AEM	Agnico Eagle Mines Limited	2.29%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	37.05%
Energy	16.75%
Basic Materials	16.10%
Industrials	10.55%
Technology	7.42%
Consumer Cyclicals	3.71%
Consumer Defensive	2.79%
Utilities	2.69%
Real Estate	1.53%
Communication Services	1.32%
Healthcare	0.08%

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