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VSB ETF · Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Bond Index ETF
The VSB Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Government/Credit 1-5 Year Float Adjusted Bond Index. The VSB ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 570 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 4/2/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofInternational Aggregate Bonds1M perf.-2.16%
Last price
$23.30
1M perf.
-0.62%
1M flows
+€19M
AuM
€947M
E/R
0.12%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
VSB
$23.30
Performance & flows
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VSB
$23.25
+0.33%
International Aggregate Bonds
-0.78%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.62%  | +0.33% | +2.17%  | +14.50% | +12.19% | +0.28% | +0.28% | +0.26% | |
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Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/2/2026
$23.28
1D NAV change
+0.05%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
570
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 Government/Credit 1-5 Year Float Adjusted Bond Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Bond Index ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible andbefore fees and expenses, the performance of a broad Canadian bond index with a short-term dollar weighted average maturity. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the Barclays Global Aggregate Canadian Government/Credit 1-5 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 | +0.33%  | +2.17%  | +14.50% | +12.19% |
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UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
Canada
96.64%
USA
2.59%
Unavailable
0.12%
Other
0.65%
Sectors
Sovereign
24.35%
Municipal
16.12%
Banks
10.64%
Government agencies
8.37%
Financial markets
2.69%
Communication services
1.90%
Insurance and reinsurance
1.79%
Power
1.76%
Unavailable
22.70%
Other
9.67%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 570
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
CA135087T388
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1mar2030, CAD
CA135087T461
Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1sep2029, CAD
CA135087T610
CA135087T958
Canada, Bonds 4% 1mar2029, CAD
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1may2027, CAD
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Canada, Bond 1.25 1jun2030 10Y
Canada, Bond 0.5 1oct2030 10Y
Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1sep2028, CAD
Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1mar2028, CAD
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1sep2027, CAD
Canada, Bond 1.25 1mar2027 5Y
Province of Ontario, 2.05% 2jun2030, CAD (DMTN243)
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Sustainability
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 VSB 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.
VSB’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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93.18% of holdings have positive scoring
6.95% of holdings have negative scoring
68.72%
14.50%
9.96%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Government/Credit 1-5 Year Float Adjusted Bond Total Return Index - CAD
Index ticker
BFA5TRDU Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Issuer
Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
295
Total AuM
€3.75T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1359%
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Frequently asked questions about VSB
What does Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Bond Index ETF, VSB, invest in?
VSB is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Canadian Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does VSB replicate?
VSB tracks the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Government/Credit 1-5 Year Float Adjusted Bond Total Return Index - CAD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VSB?
VSB carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.12%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VSB launched?
VSB was introduced to the market on November 30, 2011. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of VSB?
Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Bond Index ETF, VSB, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VSB?
VSB oversees €947M in assets as of April 2, 2026.
How has VSB performed lately?
Based on data from April 2, 2026, VSB returned -0.62% over the past month, 0.33% over the last three months and 0.26% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VSB?
As of April 2, 2026, VSB recorded net flows of +€19M over the last month and +€109M year-to-date.
Does VSB distribute dividends?
VSB follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 2, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.04%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VSB?
As of February 28, 2026, VSB has significant geographic allocations in Canada and USA.
In which sector or theme does VSB invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, VSB focuses largely on Sovereign, Municipal and Banks.
How many securities does VSB hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, VSB holds 570 positions in its portfolio, with 34.77% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VSB?
As of February 28, 2026, VSB top three holdings include CA135087T388, Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1mar2030, CAD and CA135087T461.
What is the base currency of VSB?
The base currency of VSB is CAD.
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