Question 1

What is VVO?

Accepted Answer

VVO — Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility ETF CAD — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility ETF seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation with reduced volatility compared to the global equity market, by investing in equity securities from developed and emerging markets across the world.

Question 2

What is the VVO ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VVO last traded at $41.77 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VVO MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VVO annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VVO historical returns: YTD: +6.31%, 1-year: +9.96%, 3-year annualised: +12.19%, 5-year annualised: +6.71%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.03, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VVO pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VVO distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.03%, paid annually. 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 VVO invest in?

Accepted Answer

VVO's top holdings include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ, 1.6%), McKesson Corporation (MCK, 1.5%), Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO, 1.5%), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM, 1.5%), The TJX Companies Inc (TJX, 1.5%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VVO invest in?

Accepted Answer

VVO's largest sector exposures are Technology (19.8%), Healthcare (13.0%), Financial Services (12.4%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VVO? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VVO has approximately $42M 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 VVO launched?

Accepted Answer

VVO was launched on June 14, 2016, giving it a 10-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 VVO in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VVO has a 1-year volatility of 8.74% and a beta of 0.53 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.03 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
2026-06-02	$41.68	$41.77	$41.68	$41.77	$41.77	727
2026-06-01	$41.69	$41.69	$41.69	$41.69	$41.69	147
2026-05-29	$41.95	$41.95	$41.88	$41.88	$41.88	1,614
2026-05-28	$42.09	$42.10	$42.00	$42.00	$42.00	1,173
2026-05-27	$42.13	$42.13	$42.13	$42.13	$42.13	226
2026-05-26	$42.26	$42.34	$42.26	$42.28	$42.28	959
2026-05-25	$42.17	$42.29	$42.17	$42.29	$42.29	499
2026-05-22	$42.00	$42.15	$42.00	$42.11	$42.11	1,132
2026-05-21	$41.88	$41.89	$41.79	$41.89	$41.89	1,800
2026-05-20	$41.77	$41.77	$41.77	$41.77	$41.77	312

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	JNJ	Johnson & Johnson	1.62%
2	MCK	McKesson Corporation	1.53%
3	CSCO	Cisco Systems Inc	1.53%
4	TSM	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing	1.51%
5	TJX	The TJX Companies Inc	1.50%
6	GEI	Gibson Energy Inc.	1.49%
7	RTX	RTX Corporation	1.46%
8	LMT	Lockheed Martin Corporation	1.45%
9	COR	Cencora Inc.	1.38%
10	MCD	McDonald’s Corporation	1.36%

Sector	Weight
Technology	19.75%
Healthcare	13.03%
Financial Services	12.44%
Communication Services	11.54%
Industrials	10.48%
Consumer Defensive	9.58%
Utilities	7.39%
Consumer Cyclicals	6.56%
Energy	5.27%
Real Estate	3.50%
Basic Materials	0.46%

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