Question 1

What is VNQI?

Accepted Answer

VNQI — Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the index, a float-adjusted, market-capitalization-weighted index that measures the equity market performance of international real estate stocks in both developed and emerging markets. The index is composed of stocks of publicly traded equity real estate investment trusts (known as REITs) and certain real estate…

Question 2

What is the VNQI ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VNQI last traded at $42.66 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VNQI MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

VNQI has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.12% 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 0.12%, VNQI is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are VNQI annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VNQI historical returns: YTD: -4.97%, 1-year: -7.43%, 3-year annualised: +10.43%, 5-year annualised: -2.01%, 10-year annualised: +1.90%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.27, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VNQI pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VNQI distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 5.30%, paid na. 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 VNQI invest in?

Accepted Answer

VNQI's top holdings include Goodman Group (GMG, 3.9%), Mitsubishi Estate Co Ltd (8802, 2.7%), Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. (8801, 2.6%), Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd (0016, 2.0%), Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. (8830, 1.9%) — and 652 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does VNQI invest in?

Accepted Answer

VNQI's largest sector exposures are Real Estate (100.2%), Industrials (0.7%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VNQI? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VNQI has approximately $3.27B 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 VNQI launched?

Accepted Answer

VNQI was launched on November 1, 2010, giving it a 16-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 VNQI in Canada?

Accepted Answer

VNQI trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker VNQI. 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 VNQI?

Accepted Answer

VNQI has a 1-year volatility of 18.24% and a beta of 0.94 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.27 indicates below-average 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	$42.51	$42.66	$42.47	$42.66	$42.66	273,487
2026-10-28	$42.43	$42.43	$42.16	$42.35	$42.35	377,085
2026-10-27	$42.81	$42.86	$42.71	$42.77	$42.77	146,759
2026-10-26	$42.95	$43.08	$42.87	$42.90	$42.90	448,756
2026-10-23	$42.65	$42.79	$42.62	$42.71	$42.71	288,900
2026-10-22	$42.50	$42.71	$42.47	$42.71	$42.71	279,800
2026-10-21	$42.88	$42.92	$42.54	$42.67	$42.67	407,800
2026-10-20	$42.26	$42.79	$42.26	$42.74	$42.74	370,400
2026-10-19	$42.30	$42.30	$42.07	$42.08	$42.08	375,409
2026-10-16	$42.60	$42.73	$42.33	$42.40	$42.40	421,800

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	GMG	Goodman Group	3.94%
2	8802	Mitsubishi Estate Co Ltd	2.73%
3	8801	Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.	2.63%
4	0016	Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd	1.99%
5	8830	Sumitomo Realty & Development Co.	1.88%
6	1925	Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.	1.67%
7	SGRO	Segro Plc	1.45%
8	VNA	Vonovia SE	1.34%
9	SCG	Scentre Group	1.24%
10	0823	Link Real Estate Investment Trust	1.22%

Sector	Weight
Real Estate	100.23%
Industrials	0.66%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.63%
Financial Services	0.38%
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares (VNQI : NASDAQ)

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