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 $48.85 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are VIU annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VIU historical returns: YTD: +12.38%, 1-year: +16.35%, 3-year annualised: +21.56%, 5-year annualised: +12.06%, 10-year annualised: +9.55%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.61, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does VIU pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VIU distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.19%, 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 VIU invest in?

Accepted Answer

VIU's top holdings include Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 3.0%), SK Hynix Inc. (000660, 2.6%), ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 2.4%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 1.2%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 1.0%) — 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 6

What sectors does VIU invest in?

Accepted Answer

VIU's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (23.1%), Technology (17.8%), Industrials (17.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is VIU? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VIU has approximately $11.43B 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 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 9

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 10

How risky is VIU?

Accepted Answer

VIU has a 1-year volatility of 15.98% and a beta of 1.14 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.61 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	$48.79	$48.90	$48.63	$48.85	$48.85	111,290
2026-10-28	$48.73	$48.80	$48.57	$48.69	$48.69	219,788
2026-10-27	$48.33	$48.64	$48.18	$48.59	$48.59	324,810
2026-10-26	$48.00	$48.36	$48.00	$48.09	$48.09	197,254
2026-10-23	$47.67	$47.92	$47.53	$47.88	$47.88	206,030
2026-10-22	$48.27	$48.36	$47.95	$48.04	$48.04	182,054
2026-10-21	$49.01	$49.02	$48.60	$48.80	$48.80	206,679
2026-10-20	$48.27	$48.75	$48.21	$48.65	$48.65	210,214
2026-10-19	$48.78	$48.78	$48.49	$48.53	$48.53	165,093
2026-10-16	$49.36	$49.36	$48.63	$48.70	$48.70	172,902

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	3.03%
2	000660	SK Hynix Inc.	2.57%
3	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	2.36%
4	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	1.22%
5	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.03%
6	SHEL	Shell plc	0.97%
7	NOVN	Novartis AG	0.96%
8	8306	Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc	0.87%
9	AZN	AstraZeneca PLC	0.88%
10	NESN	Nestle S.A.	0.82%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	23.15%
Technology	17.79%
Industrials	17.64%
Healthcare	8.45%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.41%
Basic Materials	5.94%
Consumer Defensive	5.48%
Communication Services	4.05%
Energy	3.71%
Utilities	3.13%
Real Estate	2.45%

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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North Amer Idx ETF (VIU : TSX)

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