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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 (07-03-2026) |
$22.10 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.00
(-0.01%)
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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 | 0.65% | -1.67% | -0.96% | 0.05% | -0.50% | 1.74% | 1.78% | 0.71% | -1.25% | -1.11% | -0.42% | 0.28% | 0.33% | 0.40% |
| 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% | -1.20% | -0.31% | 0.33% | 2.70% | 3.61% | 3.21% | 2.14% | 0.13% | 0.39% | 0.87% | 1.26% | 0.98% | 1.24% |
| Category Rank | 98 / 245 | 159 / 243 | 171 / 243 | 134 / 243 | 222 / 230 | 177 / 196 | 143 / 169 | 120 / 149 | 94 / 118 | 73 / 99 | 77 / 94 | 62 / 84 | 39 / 72 | 31 / 59 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.13% | -0.33% | -0.08% | 0.33% | 0.79% | -0.38% | -1.00% | 0.36% | 1.37% | -2.34% | 0.04% | 0.65% |
| 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
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 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 6/ 40 | 42/ 69 | 33/ 77 | 44/ 90 | 84/ 97 | 58/ 104 | 112/ 132 | 24/ 154 | 120/ 188 | 198/ 214 |
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 | 70.67 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 20.27 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 4.47 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 0.75 |
| Foreign Bonds - Other | 0.09 |
| Other | 3.75 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 96.24 |
| Telecommunications | 0.01 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | -0.11 |
| Other | 3.86 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Europe | 55.00 |
| Asia | 17.81 |
| North America | 10.30 |
| Latin America | 1.23 |
| Multi-National | 0.65 |
| Other | 15.01 |
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 | 4.12% | 5.32% | 4.38% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.52 | 0.60 | 0.37 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | -0.02 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.40% | 0.49% | 0.31% |
| Sharpe | -0.42 | -0.76 | -0.32 |
| Sortino | -0.40 | -0.93 | -0.70 |
| Treynor | -0.03 | -0.07 | -0.04 |
| Tax Efficiency | 23.81% | - | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 3.29% | 4.12% | 5.32% | 4.38% |
| Beta | 0.49 | 0.52 | 0.60 | 0.37 |
| Alpha | -0.02 | 0.00 | -0.02 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.41% | 0.40% | 0.49% | 0.31% |
| Sharpe | -0.85 | -0.42 | -0.76 | -0.32 |
| Sortino | -1.14 | -0.40 | -0.93 | -0.70 |
| Treynor | -0.06 | -0.03 | -0.07 | -0.04 |
| Tax Efficiency | - | 23.81% | - | - |
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.
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|---|---|
| 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 | 0.38% |
|---|---|
| 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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