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Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VBU : NEO)
Global Fixed Income
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|
Close (06-19-2026) |
$21.32 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.10
(0.47%)
|
| Open | $21.28 |
|---|---|
| Day Range | $21.22 - $21.34 |
| Volume | 4,478 |
As at May 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (June 30, 2014): 1.13%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 0.12% | -1.78% | -0.77% | -0.29% | 2.92% | 3.30% | 2.30% | 0.94% | -0.99% | -1.02% | 0.35% | 0.98% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| Benchmark | 1.42% | -0.89% | -1.04% | 0.67% | 3.04% | 5.68% | 3.76% | 3.43% | 0.69% | -1.15% | 0.15% | 1.07% | 0.67% | 0.99% |
| Category Average | 0.60% | -0.32% | -0.32% | 0.32% | 2.69% | 3.61% | 3.21% | 2.14% | 0.13% | 0.39% | 0.87% | 1.26% | 0.98% | 1.24% |
| Category Rank | 229 / 249 | 175 / 247 | 158 / 247 | 189 / 247 | 90 / 234 | 95 / 196 | 120 / 169 | 117 / 149 | 84 / 118 | 69 / 99 | 51 / 94 | 35 / 84 | 32 / 72 | 28 / 59 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.33% | -0.44% | 0.96% | 0.95% | 0.42% | 0.43% | -0.48% | 0.06% | 1.47% | -1.90% | 0.00% | 0.12% |
| Benchmark | 1.17% | -0.22% | 0.81% | 2.14% | 0.41% | -0.23% | -1.70% | -0.25% | 1.83% | -0.86% | -1.43% | 1.42% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
4.36% (November 2023)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-4.39% (September 2022)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.15% | 2.86% | -1.02% | 7.85% | 7.19% | -2.03% | -13.70% | 4.51% | 0.06% | 5.00% |
| Benchmark | -1.36% | -0.08% | 7.82% | 1.45% | 7.03% | -6.05% | -10.83% | 2.72% | 6.80% | 3.01% |
| Category Average | 2.08% | 2.75% | -0.04% | 5.49% | 5.94% | -1.81% | -10.70% | 5.33% | 2.37% | 3.68% |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 17/ 40 | 16/ 69 | 59/ 77 | 18/ 90 | 22/ 97 | 30/ 104 | 116/ 132 | 110/ 154 | 160/ 188 | 28/ 218 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
7.85% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-13.70% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign Government Bonds | 51.21 |
| Foreign Bonds - Other | 20.45 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 14.55 |
| Mortgages | 11.45 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.63 |
| Other | 0.71 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 97.96 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 1.63 |
| Financial Services | 0.41 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 97.81 |
| Europe | 0.63 |
| Latin America | 0.49 |
| Asia | 0.44 |
| Africa and Middle East | 0.11 |
| Other | 0.52 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index ETF (BND) | 100.00 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged)
Median
Other - Global Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 5.43% | 6.35% | 5.18% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.68% | 0.73% | 0.45% |
| Alpha | 0.00% | -0.01% | 0.00% |
| Rsquared | 0.39% | 0.50% | 0.33% |
| Sharpe | -0.21% | -0.58% | -0.20% |
| Sortino | -0.15% | -0.74% | -0.53% |
| Treynor | -0.02% | -0.05% | -0.02% |
| Tax Efficiency | 42.31% | - | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 3.21% | 5.43% | 6.35% | 5.18% |
| Beta | 0.53% | 0.68% | 0.73% | 0.45% |
| Alpha | 0.01% | 0.00% | -0.01% | 0.00% |
| Rsquared | 0.51% | 0.39% | 0.50% | 0.33% |
| Sharpe | 0.18% | -0.21% | -0.58% | -0.20% |
| Sortino | -0.03% | -0.15% | -0.74% | -0.53% |
| Treynor | 0.01% | -0.02% | -0.05% | -0.02% |
| Tax Efficiency | 51.43% | 42.31% | - | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | June 30, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | - |
| 52 Week High | $22.00 |
| 52 Week Low | $20.94 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.71 |
| Annual Yield | - |
| Index | Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Bond Index (CAD Hedged) |
| Shares Outstanding | - |
| Registered Plan Eligible | Yes |
ETF Characteristics
| Exposure | 1x performance |
|---|---|
| Asset Class High | - |
| Asset Class Medium | - |
| Asset Class Low | - |
| Leveraged | - |
| Inverse | - |
| Advisor Series | - |
| Covered Call Strategy | No |
Investment Objectives
Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad U.S. bond index, which Index is hedged to the Canadian dollar. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Bond Index (CAD Hedged) (or any successor thereto).
Investment Strategy
In order to achieve its investment objective, Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) employs a "passive management" - or indexing - investment approach designed to track the performance of the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Bond Index (CAD Hedged). This Vanguard ETF invests primarily in a U.S.-domiciled Vanguard Fund that seeks to track the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Bond Index.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Vanguard Investments Canada Inc.
|
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Distributor |
- |
Fees
| MER | 0.23% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.20% |
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