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When evaluating costs, FCNS features a management fee (MER) of 0.34%, compared to 0.22% for VBAL. Performance-wise, FCNS has returned 6.02% year-to-date with +$786 M in net flows, whereas VBAL is at 7.66% with +$1 B. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
Compare
FCNS
VBAL
| AuM | $2,495.64 M | $5,998.57 M |
| Management Fees | 0.34% | 0.22% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.40% | 0.24% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 6, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FCNS | +0.32% | -0.63% | +6.02% | +4.48% | +38.19% |
VBAL | -1.84% | -1.84% | +7.66% | +8.28% | +52.05% | |
| Flows | FCNS | +$66 M | +$189 M | +$786 M | +$986 M | +$2,180 M |
VBAL | +$123 M | +$323 M | +$1,312 M | +$1,550 M | +$2,409 M |
FCNS vs VBAL exposure
Countries
FCNS
Exposure data will be available soon
VBAL
Canada
39.67%
USA
34.33%
Other
25.99%
Sectors
FCNS
Exposure data will be available soon
VBAL
Finance
20.47%
Technology
17.01%
Sovereign
16.27%
Municipal
7.20%
Other
39.05%
As of November 6, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
FCNS
Exposure data will be available soon
VBAL
NVIDIA Corp.
1.99%
Apple, Inc.
1.85%
Microsoft Corp.
1.45%
Royal Bank of Canada
1.43%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
1.00%
Shopify, Inc.
0.94%
Amazon.com, Inc.
0.92%
Alphabet, Inc.
0.77%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
0.73%
Broadcom Inc.
0.64%
Diversification
FCNS
Exposure data will be available soon
VBAL
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 33,787 total
11.73%
Characteristics
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FCNS
VBAL
| Provider | Fidelity | Vanguard |
| Management | Actively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| Replication Method | - | - |
| Asset Class | Cryptocurrencies, Equity, Fixed Income | Equity, Fixed Income |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 2.17% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | January 20, 2022 | February 1, 2018 |
Frequently asked questions about FCNS and VBAL
Which ETF has performed better year to date: FCNS or VBAL?
As of November 6, 2026, FCNS has returned 6.02% year to date, while VBAL has returned 7.66%. VBAL is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FCNS or VBAL?
As of November 6, 2026, FCNS manages $2.50 B in assets, while VBAL manages $6.00 B. VBAL is the larger fund by AUM.
How are FCNS and VBAL managed?
FCNS is actively managed by Fidelity. It does not track an index. VBAL is actively managed by Vanguard. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: FCNS or VBAL?
Year to date, FCNS has seen +$786.38 M in net flows, compared with +$1,311.59 M for VBAL. VBAL has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of FCNS and VBAL compare?
FCNS has an expense ratio of 0.40%, while VBAL has an expense ratio of 0.24%.
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