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This chart shows Market Price, NAV Price, and Benchmark returns for the selected Fund. Average annual returns at month and quarter end display for the most recent one year, three year, five year, ten year and since inception ranges. Monthly, quarterly, annual, and cumulative performance is also available in additional chart tabs.
*Since inception 30 Nov 2011
Benchmark : Spliced Canada Index
Performance of the benchmark reflects performance of the MSCI Canada Index through March 27, 2013; FTSE Canada Index through June 21, 2020 and its domestic version, FTSE Canada Domestic Index, thereafter.
The growth of 10,000 graph is a commonly used chart that highlights the change in value of an initial investment of $10,000 in the fund, from initial investment date to the current date shown.
*The management expense ratio (MER) is as of December 31, 2019, including waivers and absorptions and is expressed as an annualized percentage of the daily average NAV. The MER would have been 0.06% without any absorptions or waivers. Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. expects to continue absorbing or waiving certain fees indefinitely, but may, in its discretion, discontinue this practice at any time.
Data regarding the Vanguard FTSE Canada Index ETF reflects the MSCI Canada Index through March 27, 2013; FTSE Canada Index through June 21, 2020 and its domestic version, FTSE Canada Domestic Index, thereafter.
The performance of an index is not an exact representation of any particular investment as you cannot invest directly in an index. The performance of the index does not reflect the deduction of any expenses which would have reduced total returns. Performance information of the Vanguard ETF reflects waivers of certain expenses and/or fees. If the Vanguard ETF had incurred all expenses, investment returns would have been reduced. The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all dividends or distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any unitholder that would have reduced returns. The performance of the index and Vanguard ETF is for illustrative purposes only.
Performance information for this Vanguard ETF™ reflects the fact that the index this Vanguard ETF seeks to track has changed and thus, performance may be materially different than it would have been prior to the index change. Performance information for the Vanguard ETFs also reflects waivers of certain expenses and/or fees. If the Vanguard ETFs had incurred all expenses, investment returns would have been reduced. The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all dividends or distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any unitholder that would have reduced returns. The performance of an index is not an exact representation of any particular investment as you cannot invest directly in an index. The performance of the index does not reflect the deduction of any management fees or brokerage expenses which would have reduced total returns.
You agree not to reproduce, redistribute or disseminate any of the Index information, in whole or in part, in any form without prior written permission of MSCI Inc. All such information is provided on an “as is” basis, and MSCI makes no express or implied warranties or representations of any kind with respect to any of the information contained herein (including, without limitation, with respect to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose of any such information or any financial results you may achieve from its use). In no event shall MSCI or its affiliates have any liability relating to the use of any such information.
The funds or securities referred to herein are not sponsored, endorsed, or promoted by MSCI, and MSCI bears no liability with respect to any such funds or securities. The prospectus contains a more detailed description of the limited relationship MSCI has with Vanguard and any related funds.
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Notes on Risk:
All investments, including those that seek to track indexes, are subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal. Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market. While ETFs are designed to be as diversified as the original indexes they seek to track and can provide greater diversification than an individual investor may achieve independently, any given ETF may not be a diversified investment.
Performance information of the Vanguard ETFs reflect waivers of certain expenses and/or fees. If the Vanguard ETFs had incurred all expenses, investment return
This table shows risk and volatility data for the Fund and Benchmark. R-Squared, Beta, Alpha, Standard Deviation, and Sharpe Ratio are displayed for the Fund. Standard Deviation and Sharpe Ratio are displayed for the Benchmark. Definitions of these attributes are available by hovering over the label. Data will not display until three years after the Fund's inception date.
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Benchmark : Spliced Canada Index
The performance of an index is not an exact representation of any particular investment as you cannot invest directly in an index. The performance of the index does not reflect the deduction of any expenses which would have reduced total returns. Performance information of the Vanguard ETF reflect waivers of certain expenses and/or fees. If the Vanguard ETF had incurred all expenses, investment returns would have been reduced. The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all dividends or distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any unitholder that would have reduced returns. The performance of the index and Vanguard ETF is for illustrative purposes only.
All investments, including those that seek to track indexes, are subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal. Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market. While ETFs are designed to be as diversified as the original indexes they seek to track and can provide greater diversification than an individual investor may achieve independently, any given ETF may not be a diversified investment.
Past performance does not guarantee future results, which may vary.
This table displays fundemental characteristics for the Fund and Benchmark. Number of stocks, Median Market Cap, Price/Earnings Ratio, Price/Book Ratio, Return on Equity, and Earning Growth Rate are available for the Fund and Benchmark as of the most recent quarter end. Definitions for these attributes are available by hovering over the labels. Turnover rate is displayed for the Fund as of the most recent quarter end.
This graph displays the market capitalization of the Fund and Benchmark by percentage, broken into large, medium/large, medium, medium/small, and small cap companies.
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This table shows assets of the Fund and Benchmark as a percentage invested by region. The region categories are Europe, Pacific, Middle East, Emerging Markets, North America, and other. The table below the chart contains the percentage by Fund and Benchmark and indicates the variance between the two.
This table shows the percentage of market allocation for the Fund and Benchmark by Country and Region. The final column of the table displays the weight, or percentage difference between the Fund and Benchmark, when applicable.
This table shows the percentage of the Fund's and Benchmark's assets invested by sector. Sectors categories are based on the Industry Classification Benchmark system, except for the Other category, and may include Financials, Consumer Goods, Industrials, Health Care, Technology, Consumer Services, Basic Materials, Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Telecommunications. The difference between Fund and Benchmark is shown in the final Weight column of the table.
ICB Based Sectors: Sector categories are based on the Industry Classification Benchmark system ("ICB"), except for the "Other" category (if applicable), which includes securities that have not been provided an ICB classification as of the effective reporting period.
Beginning September 2020, FTSE Russell is enhancing the ICB structures to provide additional granularity from the industry through subsector levels. Please note that there may be differences in sector names and classifications as these changes are implemented across the industry through March 2021.
This table shows the names of the individual holdings of the Fund, along with the percent of market value, Sector, Market allocation by country, market value amount, and number of shares of each holding.
This table shows the most recent ten NAV Price and Market Price for the Fund by date. All of the price data for the Fund can be exported using the Export button.
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This table displays the distribution data for the Fund: Type (income or capital gains), Ex-dividend date, Record date, Payable date, Cash distribution per unit, Reinvested distribution per unit, and Total distribution per unit. All of these attributes can be downloaded by using the Export all distributions button.
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Type | Ex-dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Cash Distribution per Unit | Reinvestment Distribution per Unit | Total Distribution per Unit |
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This table displays data for the Fund's distributions by year. Eligible dividends, Non-eligible dividends, Other income, Capital gains, Return of capital, Foreign income, Foreign tax paid, and Total distribution per unit are displayed for each year since the fund's inception. Data may be exported using the Export table button.
Return of Capital represents the distribution amount that is paid back to investors. Each January, Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. will report the actual return of capital for the investment funds. The total payout will remain the same, but the percentage of the payout that equals return of capital (the principal value) and the amount that equals earnings (capital gains and dividends) may differ slightly.
Vanguard ETFs trade at market price not NAV. Investors must buy or sell Vanguard ETFs in the secondary market with the assistance of a brokerage firm. In doing so, investors may incur brokerage commissions and may pay more than NAV when buying and receive less than NAV when selling.
Note 1: Management fees
The management fee is equal to the fee paid by the Vanguard fund to Vanguard Investments Canada Inc., and does not include applicable taxes or other fees and expenses of the Vanguard fund. This Vanguard fund invests in underlying Vanguard fund and there shall be no duplication of management fees chargeable in connection with the Vanguard fund and its investment in the Vanguard fund.
Note 2: Management expense ratio (MER)
The management expense ratio (MER) is the MER as of December 31, 2022, including waivers and absorptions and is expressed as an annualized percentage of the daily average net asset value. The MER would have been 0.06% without any absorptions or waivers. Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. expects to continue absorbing or waiving certain fees indefinitely but may, in its discretion, discontinue this practice at any time.
Note 3: Performance
Performance information of the Vanguard funds reflects waivers of certain expenses and/or fees. If the Vanguard fund had incurred all expenses, investment returns would have been reduced. The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all dividends or distributions and does not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any unitholder that would have reduced returns. The performance of the Vanguard fund is for illustrative purposes only.
Commissions, management fees, and expenses all may be associated with investment funds. Investment objectives, risks, fees, expenses, and other important information are contained in the prospectus; please read it before investing. Investment funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently, and past performance may not be repeated. Vanguard funds are managed by Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. and are available across Canada through registered dealers.
This material is for informational purposes only. This material is not intended to be relied upon as research, investment, or tax advice and is not an implied or express recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security or to adopt any particular investment or portfolio strategy. Any views and opinions expressed do not take into account the particular investment objectives, needs, restrictions and circumstances of a specific investor and, thus, should not be used as the basis of any specific investment recommendation. Investors should consult a financial and/or tax advisor for financial and/or tax information applicable to their specific situation.
All investment funds, including those that seek to track an index are subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal. Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market. While the Vanguard ETFs are designed to be as diversified as the original indices they seek to track and can provide greater diversification than an individual investor may achieve independently, any given ETF may not be a diversified investment.
All monetary figures are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.