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VLB ETF · Vanguard Canadian Long-Term Bond Index ETF
The VLB Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian 10+Y Float Adjusted Index. The VLB ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 409 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.-2.23%
Last price
$19.96
1M perf.
-3.87%
1M flows
-€3.8M
AuM
€181M
E/R
0.17%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
VLB
$19.96
Performance & flows
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VLB
$19.95
-0.55%
International Aggregate Bonds
-0.68%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.87%  | -0.55%  | -3.56% | +4.31% | -6.72% | -4.39% | -1.14% | -1.14% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/20/2026
$19.95
1D NAV change
-1.53%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
409
Inception date
1/31/2017
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
Product type
Benchmark
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian 10+Y Float Adjusted Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The Vanguard Canadian Long-Term Bond Index ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad Canadian bond index with a long-term dollar weighted average maturity. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Canadian 10+ Year 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 | -0.55% | -3.56% | +4.31% | -6.72% |
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UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
Canada
99.19%
Unavailable
0.23%
Other
0.58%
Sectors
Municipal
53.26%
Sovereign
17.70%
Power
10.18%
Pipelines
3.19%
Communication services
1.77%
Transportation support activities
1.74%
Unavailable
8.14%
Other
4.02%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 409
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1dec2057, CAD
Canada, Bond 2 1jan2051 30Y
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1dec2055, CAD
Canada, Bond 1.75 1dec2053 30Y
Province of Quebec, 4.4% 1dec2055, CAD (B133)
Province of Ontario, 3.45% 2jun2045, CAD (DMTN220)
Province of Ontario, 4.6% 2dec2055, CAD (DMTN265)
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Province of Ontario, 4.65% 2jun2041, CAD (DMTN204)
Province of Ontario, 2.9% 2dec2046, CAD (DMTN228)
Province of Ontario, 4.15% 2dec2054, CAD (DMTN260)
Province of Ontario, 3.75% 2dec2053, CAD (DMTN255)
Province of Quebec, 3.1% 1dec2051, CAD (B125-01)
Province of Ontario, 4.6% 2jun2039, CAD (DMTN182)
Province of Ontario, 2.65% 2dec2050, CAD (DMTN242)
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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 VLB 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.
VLB’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.
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A
A-
B+
B
B-
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C
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D
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92.76% of holdings have positive scoring
7.46% of holdings have negative scoring
79.94%
9.11%
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 10+Y Float Adjusted Total Return Index - CAD
Index ticker
BCTFTRDU Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Vanguard
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Number of funds
281
Total AuM
€3.72T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1359%
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Frequently asked questions about VLB
What does Vanguard Canadian Long-Term Bond Index ETF, VLB, invest in?
VLB is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Canadian Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does VLB replicate?
VLB tracks the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian 10+Y Float Adjusted Total Return Index - CAD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VLB?
VLB carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.17%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VLB launched?
VLB was introduced to the market on January 31, 2017. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of VLB?
Vanguard Canadian Long-Term Bond Index ETF, VLB, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VLB?
VLB oversees €181M in assets as of March 20, 2026.
How has VLB performed lately?
Based on data from March 20, 2026, VLB returned -3.87% over the past month, -0.55% over the last three months and -1.14% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VLB?
As of March 20, 2026, VLB recorded net flows of -€3.9M over the last month and -€1.8M year-to-date.
Does VLB distribute dividends?
VLB follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 20, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 4.00%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VLB?
As of February 28, 2026, VLB has significant geographic allocations in Canada.
In which sector or theme does VLB invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, VLB focuses largely on Municipal, Sovereign and Power.
How many securities does VLB hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, VLB holds 409 positions in its portfolio, with 31.94% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VLB?
As of February 28, 2026, VLB top three holdings include Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1dec2057, CAD, Canada, Bond 2 1jan2051 30Y and Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1dec2055, CAD.
What is the base currency of VLB?
The base currency of VLB is CAD.
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