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Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Bond Index ETF (VSB : TSX)
Cdn Short Term Fixed Inc
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Close (09-11-2026) |
$23.05 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.00
(0.00%)
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| Open | $23.06 |
|---|---|
| Day Range | $23.03 - $23.07 |
| Volume | 52,890 |
As at August 31, 2026
As at July 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (November 30, 2011): 1.99%
| 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 | 0.11% | 0.08% | 0.00% | 1.11% | 2.22% | 3.35% | 4.67% | 3.97% | 2.02% | 1.76% | 2.10% | 2.38% | 2.16% | 1.93% |
| Benchmark | 0.09% | 0.05% | -0.06% | 1.13% | 2.23% | 3.41% | 4.76% | 3.99% | 2.08% | 1.82% | 2.16% | 2.45% | 2.24% | 2.02% |
| Category Average | 0.10% | -0.04% | -0.04% | 0.93% | 1.86% | 2.91% | 4.25% | 3.59% | 1.75% | 1.59% | 1.83% | 2.01% | 1.80% | 1.64% |
| Category Rank | 168 / 313 | 192 / 308 | 191 / 300 | 184 / 296 | 159 / 279 | 127 / 246 | 103 / 218 | 102 / 202 | 106 / 190 | 102 / 181 | 88 / 172 | 73 / 165 | 72 / 156 | 70 / 143 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.80% | 0.38% | 0.16% | -0.25% | 0.43% | 0.68% | -0.86% | 0.06% | 0.72% | 0.34% | -0.37% | 0.11% |
| Benchmark | 0.75% | 0.38% | 0.22% | -0.27% | 0.45% | 0.74% | -0.88% | 0.04% | 0.74% | 0.32% | -0.36% | 0.09% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
1.93% (January 2015)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-1.83% (March 2022)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.76% | 0.00% | 1.80% | 2.86% | 5.14% | -1.03% | -3.97% | 4.96% | 5.51% | 3.68% |
| Benchmark | 0.90% | 0.27% | 1.89% | 2.98% | 5.17% | -0.92% | -3.98% | 4.92% | 5.71% | 3.77% |
| Category Average | 0.85% | 0.42% | 0.53% | 2.93% | 4.36% | -0.83% | -4.45% | 4.84% | 5.17% | 3.22% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Category Rank | 87/ 139 | 91/ 143 | 32/ 159 | 96/ 166 | 70/ 176 | 95/ 182 | 60/ 191 | 110/ 203 | 126/ 221 | 115/ 258 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
5.51% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-3.97% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Government Bonds | 66.43 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 31.00 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 1.60 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 0.82 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.15 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 99.85 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 0.15 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 99.22 |
| Europe | 0.58 |
| Asia | 0.11 |
| Multi-National | 0.08 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Government Bond 2.75% 01-Sep-2030 | 3.69 |
| Canadian Government Bond 2.75% 01-Mar-2031 | 3.59 |
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Mar-2030 | 2.84 |
| Canadian Government Bond 2.50% 01-May-2028 | 2.69 |
| Canadian Government Bond 2.25% 01-Feb-2028 | 2.59 |
| Canadian Government Bond 2.50% 01-Aug-2027 | 2.57 |
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Sep-2029 | 2.50 |
| Canadian Government Bond 2.50% 01-Nov-2027 | 2.49 |
| Canada Government 1.50% 01-Jun-2031 | 2.40 |
| Canada Government 4.00% 01-Mar-2029 | 2.36 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Bond Index ETF
Median
Other - Cdn Short Term Fixed Inc
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 1.99% | 2.54% | 2.04% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.02% | 1.04% | 1.03% |
| Alpha | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Rsquared | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.99% |
| Sharpe | 0.61% | -0.39% | -0.01% |
| Sortino | 1.48% | -0.49% | -0.65% |
| Treynor | 0.01% | -0.01% | 0.00% |
| Tax Efficiency | 74.42% | 46.44% | 48.52% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 1.69% | 1.99% | 2.54% | 2.04% |
| Beta | 0.98% | 1.02% | 1.04% | 1.03% |
| Alpha | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Rsquared | 1.00% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.99% |
| Sharpe | -0.03% | 0.61% | -0.39% | -0.01% |
| Sortino | -0.57% | 1.48% | -0.49% | -0.65% |
| Treynor | 0.00% | 0.01% | -0.01% | 0.00% |
| Tax Efficiency | 46.79% | 74.42% | 46.44% | 48.52% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | November 30, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $1,640 |
| 52 Week High | $23.70 |
| 52 Week Low | $23.04 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.64 |
| Annual Yield | - |
| Index | Bloomberg Barclays Capital Global Aggregate Canadian Government/Credit 1-5 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 Short-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 short-term dollar weighted average maturity. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the Barclays Capital Global Aggregate Canadian Government/Credit 1-5 year Float Adjusted Bond Index (or any successor thereto). It invests primarily in public, investment-grade fixed income securities issued in Canada.
Investment Strategy
In order to achieve its investment objective, Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Bond Index ETF employs a "passive management" - or indexing - investment approach designed to track the performance of the Barclays Capital Global Aggregate Canadian Government/Credit 1 - 5 year Float Adjusted Bond Index.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Distributor |
- |
Fees
| MER | 0.10% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.10% |
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