(VVSG) Vanguard Canadian Ultra-Short Government Bond Index ETF
About this fund
Fund objectives
Vanguard Canadian Ultra-Short Government Bond Index ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a Canadian treasury bills and bonds index with an ultra-short term dollar-weighted average maturity. Currently, Vanguard Canadian Ultra-Short Government Bond Index ETF seeks to track the Bloomberg Canadian Short Treasury 1-12M Float Adjusted Index (or any successor thereto). It invests primarily in public, investment-grade government fixed income securities with maturities of less than 365 days issued in Canada.
Why this fund
- Seeks to track the performance of the Bloomberg CAD Short Treasury 1-12m Float Adjusted Index to the extent possible, before fees and expenses.
- Employs a passively managed, index-sampling strategy to gain exposure to the highest quality Canadian Federal government securities with maturities of less than one year.
- Provides an opportunity to shorten duration and limit overall volatility.
Fund facts
Vanguard Fixed Income Group
Performance
Risk and Volatility
As at Aug 31 2026
Please note Beta and R2 data will only display for funds with 3 full years of history.
Portfolio data
Characteristics
| Fundamentals | Fund | Benchmark | As at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of bonds | 24 | 25 | Aug 31 2026 |
| YTM (Yield to Maturity) effective | 2.4% | 2.4% | Aug 31 2026 |
| Average Duration | 0.4 Years | 0.4 Years | Aug 31 2026 |
| Average maturity | 0.4 Years | 0.4 Years | Aug 31 2026 |
| Average quality | AAA | AA+ | Aug 31 2026 |
| Cash Investment | -0.1% | — | Aug 31 2026 |
Market allocation
As at Aug 31 2026
| Country | Region | Fund | Benchmark | Variance +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | North America | 100.00% | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Distribution by credit quality (% of funds)
As at Aug 31 2026
| Credit Rating | Fund |
|---|---|
| AAA | 100.00% |
Distribution by credit issuer (% of funds)
As at Aug 31 2026
| Issuers | Fund |
|---|---|
| Treasury | 100.07% |
| Cash | -0.07% |
Distribution by credit maturity (% of funds)
As at Aug 31 2026
| Maturity | Fund |
|---|---|
| Under 1 Year | 100.00% |
Top 10 Holdings
As at Aug 31 2026
| Holding name | % of market value | Market value | Face amount | Coupon/Yield | Maturity date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Government Bond | 8.24757% | $19,165,879.10 | 19,200,000 | 2.50% | Aug 01 2027 |
| Canadian Treasury Bill | 7.98613% | $18,558,343.42 | 18,617,000 | 0.00% | Oct 21 2026 |
| Canadian Treasury Bill | 7.70397% | $17,902,657.82 | 17,975,000 | 0.00% | Nov 04 2026 |
| Canadian Treasury Bill | 7.46775% | $17,353,732.01 | 17,439,000 | 0.00% | Nov 18 2026 |
| Canadian Government Bond | 6.54336% | $15,205,615.62 | 15,187,000 | 2.75% | May 01 2027 |
| Canadian Treasury Bill | 6.46800% | $15,030,480.06 | 15,065,000 | 0.00% | Oct 07 2026 |
| Canadian Treasury Bill | 6.00605% | $13,956,992.32 | 14,038,000 | 0.00% | Dec 02 2026 |
| Canadian Government Bond | 5.57839% | $12,963,179.62 | 12,934,000 | 3.00% | Feb 01 2027 |
| Canadian Government Bond | 3.98707% | $9,265,249.47 | 9,320,000 | 1.25% | Mar 01 2027 |
| Canadian Treasury Bill | 3.44076% | $7,995,713.50 | 8,142,000 | 0.00% | May 19 2027 |
Prices and distribution
Prices
Historical Prices
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Inception date
Sep 09 2024
Listing date
Sep 09 2024
| Date | NAV (CAD) | Market price (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 09 2026 | $50.3362 | $50.3400 |
| Oct 08 2026 | $50.3232 | $50.3300 |
| Oct 07 2026 | $50.3214 | $50.3200 |
| Oct 06 2026 | $50.3169 | $50.3300 |
| Oct 05 2026 | $50.3117 | $50.3200 |
| Oct 02 2026 | $50.3033 | $50.3100 |
| Oct 01 2026 | $50.2987 | $50.3800 |
| Sep 30 2026 | $50.3703 | $50.3800 |
| Sep 29 2026 | $50.3697 | $50.3700 |
| Sep 28 2026 | $50.3662 | $50.3600 |
With an online brokerage | With a financial advisor
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How to buyDistribution history
Distribution frequency
Monthly
12 month trailing yield
2.35%
(Sep 30 2026)
Distribution yield
2.24%
(Sep 30 2026)
| Type | Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Cash distribution per unit | Reinvestment distribution per unit | Total distribution per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | Oct 01 2026 | Oct 01 2026 | Oct 08 2026 | $0.09086 | — | $0.09086 |
| Income | Sep 01 2026 | Sep 01 2026 | Sep 09 2026 | $0.09414 | — | $0.09414 |
| Income | Aug 04 2026 | Aug 04 2026 | Aug 11 2026 | $0.09583 | — | $0.09583 |
| Income | Jul 02 2026 | Jul 02 2026 | Jul 09 2026 | $0.10666 | — | $0.10666 |
| Income | Jun 01 2026 | Jun 01 2026 | Jun 08 2026 | $0.08674 | — | $0.08674 |
| Income | May 01 2026 | May 01 2026 | May 08 2026 | $0.09404 | — | $0.09404 |
| Income | Apr 01 2026 | Apr 01 2026 | Apr 09 2026 | $0.08263 | — | $0.08263 |
| Income | Mar 02 2026 | Mar 02 2026 | Mar 09 2026 | $0.08880 | — | $0.08880 |
| Income | Feb 02 2026 | Feb 02 2026 | Feb 09 2026 | $0.15150 | — | $0.15150 |
| Income | Dec 30 2025 | Dec 30 2025 | Jan 07 2026 | $0.08018 | — | $0.08018 |
Annual distributions
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| Year | Eligible dividends | Non eligible dividends | Other income | Capital gains | Return of capital | Foreign income | Foreign tax paid | Total distribution per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.35997 | $0.00000 | $0.00633 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.36630 |
| 2025 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $1.25890 | $0.00881 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $1.26771 |
Purchase information
Currencies and stock exchanges
Listed currencies: CAD
Base currency:CAD
Exchanges: Toronto Stock Exchange
Fund codes
The management expense ratio (MER) is the MER as of the most recent fund year end, including waivers and absorptions, and is expressed as an annualized percentage of the daily average net asset value. Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. expects to continue absorbing or waiving certain fees indefinitely but may, in its discretion, discontinue this practice at any time. For recently launched funds, MER information is not yet available.