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VAB ETF · Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF
The VAB Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Float Adjusted Bond Index. The VAB ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 1,282 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofInternational Aggregate Bonds1M perf.-1.26%
Last price
$22.85
1M perf.
-0.31%
1M flows
+€112M
AuM
€4.42B
E/R
0.09%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
VAB
$22.85
Performance & flows
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VAB
$22.93
+1.02%
International Aggregate Bonds
+0.94%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.31%  | +1.02%  | +1.42%  | +12.45% | +4.34%  | -1.27% | +0.67% | +0.67% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/10/2026
$22.95
1D NAV change
-0.19%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
1282
Inception date
11/30/2011
Jurisdiction
Canada
Distribution
Canada
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
CAD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Benchmark
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Float Adjusted Bond Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and beforefees and expenses, the performance of a broad Canadian bond index. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to trackthe Barclays Global Aggregate Canadian Float Adjusted Bond Index (or any successor thereto). It invests primarily in public, investment-grade fixed income securities issued in Canada.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +1.02% | +1.42% | +12.45% | +4.34% |
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UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
Canada
97.85%
USA
1.38%
Unavailable
0.29%
Other
0.48%
Sectors
Municipal
29.82%
Sovereign
25.84%
Government agencies
6.24%
Banks
4.92%
Power
4.60%
Pipelines
2.09%
Financial markets
1.96%
Communication services
1.75%
Unavailable
15.87%
Other
6.90%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1282
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
CA135087T388
CA135087T537
Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1jun2035, CAD
Canada, Bonds 3% 1jun2034, CAD
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1mar2030, CAD
CA135087T610
CA135087T461
Canada, Bonds 1.5% 1dec2031 10Y
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Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1dec2034, CAD
Canada, Bonds 4% 1mar2029, CAD
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1may2027, CAD
Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1sep2029, CAD
Canada, Bond 1.25 1jun2030 10Y
Canada, Bond 1.5 1jun2031 10Y
Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1dec2057, CAD
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur 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®
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-.
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B
B-
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C
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D
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93.22% of holdings have positive scoring
7.07% of holdings have negative scoring
76.76%
8.42%
8.03%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Float Adjusted Bond Total Return Index - CAD
Index ticker
BCFATRDU Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Vanguard
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Number of funds
279
Total AuM
€3.81T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1363%
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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 €4.42B in assets as of March 10, 2026.
How has VAB performed lately?
Based on data from March 10, 2026, VAB returned -0.31% over the past month, 1.02% over the last three months and 0.67% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VAB?
As of March 10, 2026, VAB recorded net flows of +€113M over the last month and +€262M year-to-date.
Does VAB distribute dividends?
VAB follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 10, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.32%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VAB?
As of January 31, 2026, VAB has significant geographic allocations in Canada and USA.
In which sector or theme does VAB invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, VAB focuses largely on Municipal, Sovereign and Government agencies.
How many securities does VAB hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, VAB holds 1282 positions in its portfolio, with 18.19% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VAB?
As of January 31, 2026, VAB top three holdings include CA135087T388, CA135087T537 and Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1jun2035, CAD.
What is the base currency of VAB?
The base currency of VAB is CAD.
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