Question 1

What is VSP?

Accepted Answer

VSP — Vanguard S&P 500 CAD hedged — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. Seeks to track the performance of the S&P 500 Index (CAD-hedged) to the extent possible and before fees and expenses.

Question 2

What is the VSP ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VSP last traded at $116.76 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VSP MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VSP annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VSP historical returns: YTD: +7.18%, 1-year: +17.12%, 3-year annualised: +17.64%, 5-year annualised: +11.35%, 10-year annualised: +13.35%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.10, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VSP pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VSP distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.86%, 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 VSP invest in?

Accepted Answer

VSP's top holdings include Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO, 100.0%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VSP invest in?

Accepted Answer

VSP's largest sector exposures are Technology (39.1%), Financial Services (10.9%), Communication Services (10.7%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VSP? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VSP has approximately $6.10B 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 VSP launched?

Accepted Answer

VSP was launched on November 2, 2012, giving it a 14-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 VSP in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VSP has a 1-year volatility of 13.06% and a beta of 0.96 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.10 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	$117.52	$117.67	$116.72	$116.76	$116.76	34,076
2026-07-17	$117.00	$117.56	$116.60	$117.06	$117.06	26,668
2026-07-16	$118.49	$118.70	$117.73	$118.04	$118.04	36,030
2026-07-15	$118.63	$118.88	$118.08	$118.69	$118.69	30,017
2026-07-14	$118.85	$118.85	$118.02	$118.37	$118.37	41,225
2026-07-13	$118.83	$118.83	$117.75	$117.90	$117.90	48,052
2026-07-10	$118.33	$118.90	$117.87	$118.81	$118.81	42,235
2026-07-09	$117.69	$118.35	$117.38	$118.27	$118.27	19,852
2026-07-08	$117.30	$117.46	$116.46	$117.35	$117.35	41,830
2026-07-07	$118.31	$118.31	$117.40	$117.67	$117.67	38,107

Sector	Weight
Technology	39.13%
Financial Services	10.92%
Communication Services	10.66%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.91%
Healthcare	8.32%
Industrials	7.83%
Consumer Defensive	4.51%
Energy	3.14%
Utilities	2.11%
Real Estate	1.80%
Basic Materials	1.68%

Vanguard S&P 500 CAD hedged (VSP : TSX)

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