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 $125.83 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: +7.65%, 1-year: +17.27%, 3-year annualised: +17.10%, 5-year annualised: +10.26%, 10-year annualised: +12.77%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.06, 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 0.78%, 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 (37.0%), Financial Services (11.3%), Communication Services (9.8%). 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 $1.40B 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 12.73% and a beta of 0.99 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.06 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	$126.58	$126.72	$125.82	$125.83	$125.83	8,050
2026-07-17	$125.76	$126.77	$125.76	$126.12	$126.12	7,584
2026-07-16	$127.64	$127.90	$126.97	$127.34	$127.34	4,716
2026-07-15	$127.89	$127.90	$127.38	$127.83	$127.83	3,685
2026-07-14	$127.59	$127.75	$127.24	$127.64	$127.64	9,542
2026-07-13	$127.99	$127.99	$126.96	$127.11	$127.11	3,560
2026-07-10	$127.88	$128.16	$127.52	$128.16	$128.16	3,049
2026-07-09	$127.00	$127.78	$127.00	$127.64	$127.64	5,612
2026-07-08	$126.23	$126.60	$125.67	$126.60	$126.60	6,868
2026-07-07	$127.89	$127.89	$126.92	$127.10	$127.10	5,588

Sector	Weight
Technology	36.95%
Financial Services	11.26%
Communication Services	9.81%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.74%
Industrials	9.37%
Healthcare	8.97%
Consumer Defensive	4.26%
Energy	3.30%
Real Estate	2.29%
Utilities	2.11%
Basic Materials	1.92%

Vanguard US Total Market (CAD Hedged) (VUS : TSX)

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