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VCNS ETF · Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio
The VCNS 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: Conservative1M perf.-2.70%
Last price
$31.59
1M perf.
-2.34%
1M flows
+€19M
AuM
€517M
E/R
0.25%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
VCNS
$31.59
Performance & flows
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VCNS
$31.36
-0.01%
Multi-Asset: Conservative
+0.31%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.34%  | -0.01%  | +9.67% | +32.94% | +28.58%  | -3.43% | -0.22% | -0.22%  | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/13/2026
$31.36
1D NAV change
-0.13%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
33830
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 Conservative 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 | -0.01% | +9.67% | +32.94% | +28.58% |
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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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Countries
Canada
47.33%
USA
29.11%
Japan
3.05%
United Kingdom
2.12%
France
2.06%
Germany
1.94%
Italy
1.15%
Unavailable
1.47%
Other
11.78%
Sectors
Sovereign
20.24%
Municipal
10.99%
Information Technology
8.32%
Financials
7.86%
Industrials
4.04%
Banks
3.74%
Consumer Discretionary
3.31%
Materials
2.90%
Unavailable
14.33%
Other
24.27%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 33830
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
NVIDIA
APPLE
ROYAL BK CANADA
MICROSOFT-T
AMAZON.COM INC
TORONTO DOMINION
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
CA135087T388
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CA135087T537
Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1jun2035, CAD
ALPHABET INC-CL
Canada, Bonds 3% 1jun2034, CAD
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1mar2030, CAD
CA135087T610
BROADCOM LIMITED
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
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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 VCNS
What does Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio, VCNS, invest in?
VCNS is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Equities and Bonds.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VCNS?
VCNS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.25%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VCNS launched?
VCNS was introduced to the market on February 1, 2018. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of VCNS?
Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio, VCNS, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VCNS?
VCNS oversees €517M in assets as of March 13, 2026.
How has VCNS performed lately?
Based on data from March 13, 2026, VCNS returned -2.34% over the past month, -0.01% over the last three months and -0.22% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VCNS?
As of March 13, 2026, VCNS recorded net flows of +€19M over the last month and +€48M year-to-date.
Does VCNS distribute dividends?
VCNS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 13, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.54%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VCNS?
As of January 31, 2026, VCNS has significant geographic allocations in Canada, USA and Japan.
In which sector or theme does VCNS invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, VCNS focuses largely on Sovereign, Municipal and Information Technology.
How many securities does VCNS hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, VCNS holds 33830 positions in its portfolio, with 9.81% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VCNS?
As of January 31, 2026, VCNS top three holdings include NVIDIA, APPLE and ROYAL BK CANADA.
What is the base currency of VCNS?
The base currency of VCNS is CAD.
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