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VBAL ETF · Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio
The VBAL Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofMulti-Asset: Moderate1M perf.+5.12%
Last price
$38.11
1M perf.
+5.14%
1M flows
+€74M
AuM
€3.2B
E/R
0.24%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
VBAL
$38.11
Performance & flows
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VBAL
$38.17
+1.73%
Multi-Asset: Moderate
+1.79%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +5.14%  | +1.73% | +20.15% | +47.10%  | +48.11% | +4.33% | +4.33% | +4.19% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/24/2026
$38.18
1D NAV change
+0.33%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
33845
Inception date
2/1/2018
Jurisdiction
Canada
Distribution
Canada
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
CAD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio seeks to achieve its investment objective by primarily investing in equity and fixed income securities. It may do so either directly or indirectly through investment in one or more exchange traded funds managed by the manager or an affiliate or certain other investment funds.
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 | +1.73%  | +20.15% | +47.10% | +48.11% |
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| Perf./Volatility | ||||
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
Canada
42.17%
USA
33.29%
Japan
3.47%
United Kingdom
2.21%
France
1.86%
Germany
1.72%
Switzerland
1.13%
Taiwan
1.11%
Unavailable
1.19%
Other
11.85%
Sectors
Sovereign
12.96%
Information Technology
11.84%
Financials
11.34%
Municipal
7.12%
Industrials
5.96%
Energy
5.11%
Consumer Discretionary
4.59%
Materials
4.46%
Unavailable
13.62%
Other
23.00%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 33845
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
NVIDIA
APPLE
ROYAL BK CANADA
MICROSOFT-T
TORONTO DOMINION
AMAZON.COM INC
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
ALPHABET INC-CL
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ENBRIDGE
BROADCOM LIMITED
TWN SEMICONT MAN
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
CDN NATURAL RESOURCE
ALPHABET INC-CL
BANK OF MONTREAL
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Issuer
Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
297
Total AuM
€3.98T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1343%
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| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
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VTV | Vanguard Value ETF | €145.28B |
Frequently asked questions about VBAL
What does Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio, VBAL, invest in?
VBAL is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Equities and Bonds.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VBAL?
VBAL carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.24%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VBAL launched?
VBAL was introduced to the market on February 1, 2018. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of VBAL?
Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio, VBAL, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VBAL?
VBAL oversees €3.2B in assets as of April 24, 2026.
How has VBAL performed lately?
Based on data from April 24, 2026, VBAL returned 5.14% over the past month, 1.73% over the last three months and 4.19% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VBAL?
As of April 24, 2026, VBAL recorded net flows of +€74M over the last month and +€346M year-to-date.
Does VBAL distribute dividends?
VBAL follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 24, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.13%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VBAL?
As of March 31, 2026, VBAL has significant geographic allocations in Canada, USA and Japan.
In which sector or theme does VBAL invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VBAL focuses largely on Sovereign, Information Technology and Financials.
How many securities does VBAL hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, VBAL holds 33845 positions in its portfolio, with 13.00% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VBAL?
As of March 31, 2026, VBAL top three holdings include NVIDIA, APPLE and ROYAL BK CANADA.
What is the base currency of VBAL?
The base currency of VBAL is CAD.
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