VSB:CA:TSX-Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Bond Index ETF (CAD)

ETF | Canadian Short Term Fixed Income | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 23.41

Change

-0.01 (-0.04)%

Market Cap

CAD 0.81B

Volume

0.02M

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

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About

The investment seeks to replicate, net of expenses, the Barclays Capital Global Aggregate Canadian Government/Credit 1-5 year Float Adjusted Bond Index. The index measures the investment return of investment-grade securities issued in Canada including government, government-related and corporate products all with maturities between one and five years.

Inception Date: 30/11/2011

Primary Benchmark: BBgBarc Gbl Agg Can G/C 1-5Y FA TR CAD

Primary Index: Citi Canadian GBI 3-5 Yr CAD

Gross Expense Ratio: NA%

Management Expense Ratio: 0.11 %

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Adjusted Closing Price

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Top Holdings

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Top Sectors

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Top Regions

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Share Volume

Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2025-02-11 )

Largest Industry Peers for Canadian Short Term Fixed Income

Symbol Name Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
ZST:CA BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond 0.17 %

-0.01 (-0.01%)

CAD 3.36B
XSB:CA iShares Canadian Short Term Bo.. 0.10 %

-0.07 (-0.26%)

CAD 2.76B
ZCS:CA BMO Short Corporate Bond Index.. 0.11 %

-0.03 (-0.18%)

CAD 2.68B
XSH:CA iShares Core Canadian Short Te.. 0.10 %

-0.03 (-0.16%)

CAD 1.49B
VSC:CA Vanguard Canadian Short-Term C.. 0.11 %

-0.06 (-0.23%)

CAD 0.95B
XFR:CA iShares Floating Rate 0.23 %

-0.01 (-0.05%)

CAD 0.72B
CBO:CA iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corp.. 0.28 %

-0.02 (-0.11%)

CAD 0.71B
PSB:CA Invesco 1-5 Year Laddered Inve.. 0.28 %

-0.01 (-0.06%)

CAD 0.53B
CLF:CA iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Gove.. 0.17 %

-0.04 (-0.20%)

CAD 0.52B
CAFR:CA CIBC Active Investment Grade F.. 0.00 %

N/A

CAD 0.48B

ETFs Containing VSB:CA

ETP Energy Transfer Partners .. 0.00 % 1.52 %

+0.11 (+0%)

N/A
ETAC:CA 0.00 % 1.76 %

N/A

N/A

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Canadian Short Term Fixed Income) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 0.47% 40% F 32% F
Dividend Return 0.35% 92% A 48% F
Total Return 0.82% 57% F 36% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 4.09% 47% F 28% F
Dividend Return 3.18% 47% F 47% F
Total Return 7.28% 60% D- 28% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -2.21% 47% F 37% F
Dividend Return 12.14% 33% F 31% F
Total Return 9.92% 37% F 29% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -1.37% 47% F 22% F
Dividend Return 0.30% 40% F 21% F
Total Return 1.67% 30% F 55% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 4.16% 40% F 94% A
Risk Adjusted Return 7.22% 37% F 23% F
Market Capitalization 0.81B 87% B+ 69% C-

Annual Financials (CAD)

Quarterly Financials (CAD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.