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Vanguard Canadian Long-Term Bond Index ETF (VLB : TSX)
Cdn Long Term Fixed Inc
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Close (06-19-2026) |
$20.56 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.02
(-0.10%)
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| Open | $20.53 |
|---|---|
| Day Range | $20.53 - $20.53 |
| Volume | 2,027 |
As at May 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 31, 2017): 1.31%
| 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 | 2.51% | -0.80% | -0.35% | 2.87% | 2.14% | 4.14% | 2.54% | 1.97% | -1.46% | -2.41% | -0.66% | 0.63% | 0.53% | - |
| Benchmark | 2.51% | -0.87% | -0.23% | 2.98% | 2.20% | 4.23% | 2.61% | 1.98% | -1.33% | -2.22% | -0.57% | 0.70% | 0.66% | 1.04% |
| Category Average | 2.48% | -0.94% | -0.94% | 2.49% | 0.92% | 3.04% | 1.55% | 0.97% | -2.40% | -3.27% | -1.55% | -0.27% | -0.36% | 0.01% |
| Category Rank | 11 / 24 | 6 / 24 | 5 / 24 | 5 / 24 | 7 / 24 | 7 / 20 | 7 / 19 | 5 / 18 | 5 / 18 | 7 / 17 | 6 / 16 | 4 / 13 | 4 / 13 | - |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -0.39% | -2.00% | -0.51% | 3.70% | 1.28% | 0.49% | -3.14% | 0.77% | 2.91% | -3.66% | 0.45% | 2.51% |
| Benchmark | -0.42% | -1.88% | -0.51% | 3.48% | 1.41% | 0.41% | -3.12% | 0.88% | 2.98% | -3.62% | 0.33% | 2.51% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
8.65% (November 2023)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-7.29% (April 2022)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | - | - | 0.18% | 12.24% | 11.78% | -4.94% | -21.82% | 9.22% | 1.12% | -1.09% |
| Benchmark | 2.23% | 7.03% | 0.15% | 12.68% | 11.67% | -4.70% | -21.48% | 8.81% | 1.23% | -1.00% |
| Category Average | 1.40% | 5.39% | -0.88% | 11.59% | 10.99% | -5.70% | -22.75% | 8.49% | 0.03% | -2.27% |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Category Rank | - | - | 6/ 13 | 8/ 16 | 11/ 17 | 9/ 18 | 5/ 18 | 6/ 18 | 7/ 20 | 8/ 23 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
12.24% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-21.82% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Government Bonds | 83.37 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 16.19 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 0.37 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.05 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 0.02 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 99.95 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 0.05 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 99.86 |
| Europe | 0.02 |
| Other | 0.12 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Dec-2057 | 4.00 |
| Canadian Government Bond 3.25% 01-Jun-2036 | 3.44 |
| Canada Government 2.00% 01-Dec-2051 | 3.29 |
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Dec-2055 | 3.22 |
| Canada Government 1.75% 01-Dec-2053 | 2.60 |
| Quebec Province 4.40% 01-Dec-2055 | 2.28 |
| Ontario Province 3.45% 02-Jun-2045 | 1.96 |
| Ontario Province 4.60% 02-Dec-2055 | 1.72 |
| Ontario Province 4.65% 02-Jun-2041 | 1.61 |
| Ontario Province 3.75% 02-Dec-2053 | 1.59 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Vanguard Canadian Long-Term Bond Index ETF
Median
Other - Cdn Long Term Fixed Inc
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 10.33% | 11.63% | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.03% | 1.04% | - |
| Alpha | 0.00% | 0.00% | - |
| Rsquared | 1.00% | 0.99% | - |
| Sharpe | -0.05% | -0.32% | - |
| Sortino | 0.00% | -0.45% | - |
| Treynor | -0.01% | -0.04% | - |
| Tax Efficiency | 41.73% | - | - |
| Volatility |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 7.97% | 10.33% | 11.63% | - |
| Beta | 1.01% | 1.03% | 1.04% | - |
| Alpha | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | - |
| Rsquared | 1.00% | 1.00% | 0.99% | - |
| Sharpe | 0.01% | -0.05% | -0.32% | - |
| Sortino | -0.10% | 0.00% | -0.45% | - |
| Treynor | 0.00% | -0.01% | -0.04% | - |
| Tax Efficiency | 26.81% | 41.73% | - | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | January 31, 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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 | $21.30 |
| 52 Week Low | $19.77 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.73 |
| Annual Yield | - |
| Index | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Canadian 10+ Year Float Adjusted Bond Index |
| 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 Canadian Long-Term Bond Index ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad Canadian bond index with a long-term dollar weighted average maturity. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Canadian 10+ Year Float Adjusted Bond Index (or any successor thereto). It invests rimarily in public, investment-grade fixed income securities issued in Canada.
Investment Strategy
In order to achieve its investment objective, Vanguard Canadian Long-Term Bond Index ETF employs a "passive management" - or indexing - investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Canadian 10+ Year Float Adjusted Bond Index. This Vanguard ETF invests by sampling the applicable Index, meaning that it holds a broadly diversified subset of Constituent Securities and/or other securities selected by the Sub-advisor.
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 |
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Fees
| MER | 0.17% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.15% |
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