Question 1

What is VIU?

Accepted Answer

VIU — Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North Amer Idx ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the VIU ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VIU last traded at $49.70 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VIU MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VIU annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VIU historical returns: YTD: +14.33%, 1-year: +28.36%, 3-year annualised: +21.38%, 5-year annualised: +11.37%, 10-year annualised: +10.30%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.40, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VIU pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VIU distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.23%, 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 VIU invest in?

Accepted Answer

VIU's top holdings include Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 2.9%), SK Hynix Inc. (000660, 2.3%), ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 2.2%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 1.3%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 1.1%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar DM xNA GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VIU invest in?

Accepted Answer

VIU's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (23.2%), Industrials (18.9%), Technology (16.1%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VIU? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VIU has approximately $11.63B 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 VIU launched?

Accepted Answer

VIU was launched on December 1, 2015, giving it a 11-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 VIU in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VIU has a 1-year volatility of 15.96% and a beta of 1.13 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.40 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	$49.93	$50.02	$49.60	$49.70	$49.70	289,926
2026-09-09	$50.39	$50.47	$50.15	$50.20	$50.20	214,818
2026-09-08	$50.86	$50.89	$50.53	$50.56	$50.56	165,617
2026-09-04	$50.46	$50.93	$50.46	$50.92	$50.92	270,300
2026-09-03	$50.42	$50.50	$50.13	$50.42	$50.42	190,961
2026-09-02	$50.22	$50.23	$50.00	$50.08	$50.08	135,288
2026-09-01	$50.18	$50.42	$49.92	$50.01	$50.01	372,317
2026-08-31	$50.79	$50.79	$50.30	$50.44	$50.44	217,638
2026-08-28	$50.75	$50.94	$50.55	$50.65	$50.65	128,511
2026-08-27	$50.77	$50.77	$50.51	$50.69	$50.69	111,429

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	2.95%
2	000660	SK Hynix Inc.	2.32%
3	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	2.21%
4	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	1.26%
5	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.07%
6	NOVN	Novartis AG	1.01%
7	NESN	Nestle S.A.	0.89%
8	SHEL	Shell plc	0.89%
9	AZN	AstraZeneca PLC	0.88%
10	8306	Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc	0.85%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	23.16%
Industrials	18.89%
Technology	16.12%
Healthcare	8.90%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.00%
Consumer Defensive	6.09%
Basic Materials	5.86%
Communication Services	3.70%
Energy	3.44%
Utilities	3.15%
Real Estate	2.68%

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