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VAB ETF · Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.29%  | +1.67% | +3.80% | +16.04% | +4.83% | +0.48% | +2.02% | +1.90% | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +1.67% | +3.80%  | +16.04% | +4.83% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about VAB ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
VAB’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | €897.98B |
VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | €578.53B |
VEA | Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | €203.1B |
VUG | Vanguard Growth ETF | €197.61B |
VTV | Vanguard Value ETF | €163.37B |
Frequently asked questions about VAB
What does Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF, VAB, invest in?
VAB is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Canadian Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does VAB replicate?
VAB tracks the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Float Adjusted Bond Total Return Index - CAD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VAB?
VAB carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.09%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VAB launched?
VAB was introduced to the market on November 30, 2011. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of VAB?
Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF, VAB, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VAB?
VAB oversees €4.6B in assets as of June 18, 2026.
How has VAB performed lately?
Based on data from June 18, 2026, VAB returned 2.29% over the past month, 1.67% over the last three months and 1.90% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VAB?
As of June 18, 2026, VAB recorded net flows of +€100M over the last month and +€541M year-to-date.
Does VAB distribute dividends?
VAB follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 18, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.31%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VAB?
As of April 30, 2026, VAB has significant geographic allocations in Canada and USA.
In which sector or theme does VAB invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, VAB focuses largely on Municipal, Sovereign and Government agencies.
How many securities does VAB hold and how diversified is it?
As of April 30, 2026, VAB holds 1300 positions in its portfolio, with 18.38% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VAB?
As of April 30, 2026, VAB top three holdings include CA135087T537, CA135087T388 and CA135087T792.
What is the base currency of VAB?
The base currency of VAB is CAD.
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