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VCB ETF · Vanguard Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF
The VCB Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Credit Float Adjusted Index. The VCB ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 853 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofInternational Corp IG Bonds1M perf.+0.18%
Last price
$24.08
-0.58%
1M perf.
+0.41%
1M flows
+€21M
AuM
€515M
TER
0.17%
Rating
VCB
$24.08
-0.58%
Performance & flows
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VCB
$24.17
+1.51%
International Corp IG Bonds
+0.81%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.41%  | +1.51%  | +4.30% | +23.11% | +13.81% | -0.46% | -0.46% | +1.56% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
7/7/2026
$24.17
1D NAV change
-0.39%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
853
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
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The Vanguard Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad Canadian credit bond index. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Canadian Credit Float Adjusted Bond Index (or any successor thereto). It invests primarily in public, investment-grade non-government 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 | +1.51% | +4.30% | +23.11% | +13.81% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
Canada
64.31%
USA
3.46%
Unavailable
30.94%
Other
1.29%
Sectors
Banks
17.76%
Pipelines
9.16%
Power
7.90%
Communication services
7.56%
Insurance and reinsurance
4.10%
Real estate investment and services
2.61%
Other financial institutions
2.57%
Oil and gas extraction and refining
2.50%
Unavailable
30.94%
Other
14.90%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 853
Top 15 holdings
Data as of May 31, 2026
CA779926WF74
CA06418Y4L93
CA89116C7J09
CA02079WAE18
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4.477% 18jan2028, CAD
Bank of Montreal, 4.709% 7dec2027, CAD
CA89116C3S44
CA13607QQT27
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CA06418YXB96
Royal Bank of Canada, 4.632% 1may2028, CAD
Bank of Montreal, 4.309% 1jun2027, CAD
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4.21% 1jun2027, CAD
Bank of Montreal, 4.42% 17jul2029, CAD
Royal Bank of Canada, 4.642% 17jan2028, CAD
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4.68% 8jan2029, CAD
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Replication
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1-year trailing difference
As of June 30, 2026
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VCB
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of June 30, 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
304
Total AuM
€4.35T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1349%
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Frequently asked questions about VCB
What does Vanguard Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF, VCB, invest in?
VCB is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Canadian Investment Grade Corporate Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does VCB replicate?
VCB tracks the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Credit Float Adjusted Total Return Index - CAD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VCB?
VCB carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.17%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VCB launched?
VCB was introduced to the market on January 31, 2017. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of VCB?
Vanguard Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF, VCB, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VCB?
VCB oversees €515M in assets as of July 7, 2026.
How has VCB performed lately?
Based on data from July 7, 2026, VCB returned 0.41% over the past month, 1.51% over the last three months and 1.56% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VCB?
As of July 7, 2026, VCB recorded net flows of +€21M over the last month and +€186M year-to-date.
Does VCB distribute dividends?
VCB follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of July 7, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 4.13%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VCB?
As of May 31, 2026, VCB has significant geographic allocations in Canada and USA.
In which sector or theme does VCB invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, VCB focuses largely on Banks, Pipelines and Power.
How many securities does VCB hold and how diversified is it?
As of May 31, 2026, VCB holds 853 positions in its portfolio, with 7.45% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VCB?
As of May 31, 2026, VCB top three holdings include CA779926WF74, CA06418Y4L93 and CA89116C7J09.
What is the base currency of VCB?
The base currency of VCB is CAD.
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