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VBU ETF · Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF
The VBU Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofInternational Aggregate Bonds1M perf.+1.14%
Last price
$21.35
1M perf.
+0.97%
1M flows
+€27M
AuM
€1.1B
E/R
0.23%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
VBU
$21.35
Performance & flows
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VBU
$21.25
-0.15%
International Aggregate Bonds
-0.73%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.97%  | -0.15%  | +3.15% | +8.73% | -2.09%  | +1.20% | +1.20% | +0.08% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/24/2026
$21.38
1D NAV change
+0.16%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Other
Replication model
ETF based
No. of holdings
15778
Inception date
6/30/2014
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
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad U.S. bond index, which Index is hedged to the Canadian dollar. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Bond Index (CADHedged) (or any successor thereto). It invests directly or indirectly primarily in public, investment-grade, taxable,fixed income securities in the U.S. and uses derivative instruments to seek to hedge the U.S. dollar exposure of the securities included in the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Bond Index to the Canadian dollar.
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 | -0.15% | +3.15% | +8.73% | -2.09% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
To find out more about VBU's exposure, please refer to the as provided by Vanguard.
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
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Replication
Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of March 31, 2026
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VBU
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model
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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Frequently asked questions about VBU
What does Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF, VBU, invest in?
VBU is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does VBU replicate?
VBU tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Bond (CAD Hedged) Total Return Index - CAD, through a replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VBU?
VBU carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.23%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VBU launched?
VBU was introduced to the market on June 30, 2014. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of VBU?
Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF, VBU, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VBU?
VBU oversees €1.1B in assets as of April 24, 2026.
How has VBU performed lately?
Based on data from April 24, 2026, VBU returned 0.97% over the past month, -0.15% over the last three months and 0.08% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VBU?
As of April 24, 2026, VBU recorded net flows of +€27M over the last month and +€108M year-to-date.
Does VBU distribute dividends?
VBU follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 24, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.58%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VBU?
As of March 31, 2026, VBU has significant geographic allocations in USA.
In which sector or theme does VBU invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VBU focuses largely on Sovereign, Other sectors and Banks.
How many securities does VBU hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, VBU holds 15778 positions in its portfolio, with 6.01% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VBU?
As of March 31, 2026, VBU top three holdings include USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028), USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034) and US91282CPL99.
What is the base currency of VBU?
The base currency of VBU is CAD.
Is VBU currency-hedged?
VBU is hedged, meaning it seeks to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations between its base currency and the currency of the underlying assets.
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