Question 1

What is VUS?

Accepted Answer

VUS (Vanguard US Total Market (CAD Hedged)) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the US Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 2

What is the VUS ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VUS last traded at $127.87 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VUS MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VUS annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VUS historical returns: YTD: +9.39%, 1-year: +17.58%, 3-year annualised: +19.05%, 5-year annualised: +9.91%, 10-year annualised: +12.92%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.09, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VUS pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VUS distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.77%, 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 VUS invest in?

Accepted Answer

VUS's top holdings include Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares (VTI, 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 VUS invest in?

Accepted Answer

VUS's largest sector exposures are Technology (36.1%), Financial Services (11.8%), Industrials (10.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VUS? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VUS has approximately $1.44B 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 VUS launched?

Accepted Answer

VUS was launched on November 30, 2011, giving it a 15-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 VUS in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VUS has a 1-year volatility of 12.94% and a beta of 0.97 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.09 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	$128.00	$128.31	$127.78	$127.87	$127.87	8,850
2026-09-09	$129.04	$129.07	$128.59	$128.67	$128.67	4,903
2026-09-08	$129.72	$129.80	$129.33	$129.37	$129.37	5,565
2026-09-04	$130.21	$130.42	$130.04	$130.17	$130.17	2,100
2026-09-03	$129.85	$130.61	$129.66	$130.50	$130.50	3,699
2026-09-02	$129.32	$129.32	$129.08	$129.22	$129.22	4,339
2026-09-01	$128.74	$128.74	$128.54	$128.54	$128.54	2,301
2026-08-31	$129.53	$129.73	$129.38	$129.73	$129.73	2,925
2026-08-28	$130.57	$130.76	$129.99	$130.08	$130.08	3,008
2026-08-27	$130.08	$130.64	$130.06	$130.42	$130.42	3,890

Sector	Weight
Technology	36.07%
Financial Services	11.76%
Industrials	10.15%
Healthcare	9.66%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.40%
Communication Services	9.13%
Consumer Defensive	4.29%
Energy	3.15%
Real Estate	2.33%
Utilities	2.17%
Basic Materials	1.89%

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