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Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD Hedged)
Global Fixed Income
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2019
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NAVPS (09-11-2026) |
$21.47 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.01
(0.04%)
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As at August 31, 2026
As at July 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (June 30, 2014): 0.98%
| 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 | -0.38% | -1.41% | -3.06% | -1.37% | -1.63% | -0.41% | 1.37% | 0.97% | -1.80% | -1.44% | -1.26% | 0.04% | 0.13% | -0.01% |
| Benchmark | -0.84% | -0.50% | -1.39% | 0.16% | 0.75% | 2.93% | 4.03% | 3.71% | -0.35% | -0.87% | -0.26% | 0.99% | 1.17% | 0.60% |
| Category Average | -0.04% | -0.86% | -2.04% | -0.53% | 0.53% | 1.33% | 3.08% | 2.43% | -0.36% | -0.11% | 0.42% | 1.17% | 0.97% | 0.89% |
| Category Rank | 209 / 241 | 186 / 237 | 180 / 235 | 158 / 235 | 214 / 223 | 164 / 196 | 157 / 171 | 120 / 141 | 101 / 118 | 70 / 93 | 77 / 87 | 65 / 78 | 45 / 66 | 35 / 58 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.33% | 0.79% | -0.38% | -1.00% | 0.36% | 1.37% | -2.34% | 0.04% | 0.65% | 0.27% | -1.31% | -0.38% |
| Benchmark | 2.14% | 0.41% | -0.23% | -1.70% | -0.25% | 1.83% | -0.86% | -1.43% | 1.42% | 2.33% | -1.94% | -0.84% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
3.26% (November 2023)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-3.73% (August 2022)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 3.92% | 1.44% | 1.42% | 6.28% | 3.86% | -2.92% | -13.51% | 6.92% | 1.67% | 0.11% |
| 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 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 6/ 40 | 42/ 62 | 26/ 70 | 44/ 83 | 83/ 89 | 57/ 96 | 104/ 124 | 24/ 146 | 119/ 180 | 197/ 206 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
6.92% (2023)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-13.51% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign Government Bonds | 67.41 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 19.26 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 3.90 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 3.72 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 0.70 |
| Other | 5.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 91.36 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 3.72 |
| Other | 4.92 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Europe | 49.09 |
| Asia | 15.57 |
| North America | 14.74 |
| Latin America | 1.14 |
| Multi-National | 0.54 |
| Other | 18.92 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index ETF (BNDX) | 100.00 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD Hedged)
Median
Other - Global Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 4.20% | 5.30% | 4.36% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.56 | 0.60 | 0.37 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | -0.02 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.45% | 0.49% | 0.31% |
| Sharpe | -0.46 | -0.88 | -0.43 |
| Sortino | -0.51 | -1.04 | -0.81 |
| Treynor | -0.03 | -0.08 | -0.05 |
| Tax Efficiency | 1.62% | - | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 3.54% | 4.20% | 5.30% | 4.36% |
| Beta | 0.45 | 0.56 | 0.60 | 0.37 |
| Alpha | -0.02 | -0.01 | -0.02 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.46% | 0.45% | 0.49% | 0.31% |
| Sharpe | -1.09 | -0.46 | -0.88 | -0.43 |
| Sortino | -1.35 | -0.51 | -1.04 | -0.81 |
| Treynor | -0.08 | -0.03 | -0.08 | -0.05 |
| Tax Efficiency | - | 1.62% | - | - |
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) | - |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Investment Objectives
Vanguard Global ex-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 global bond index, which Index is hedged to the Canadian dollar. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the Barclays Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index (CAD Hedged) (or any successor thereto).
Investment Strategy
In order to achieve its investment objective, Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD Hedged) employs a "passive management" - or indexing - investment approach designed to track the performance of the Barclays Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index (CAD Hedged). This Vanguard ETF invests primarily in a U.S.-domiciled Vanguard Fund that seeks to track the Barclays Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped 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 |
- |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | No |
| PAC Initial Investment | - |
| PAC Subsequent | - |
| SWP Allowed | No |
| SWP Min Balance | - |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | - |
Fees
| MER | 0.20% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.20% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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