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When evaluating costs, GIUS features a management fee (MER) of 0.55%, compared to 0.08% for VSP. Performance-wise, GIUS has returned 11.73% year-to-date with +$1 M in net flows, whereas VSP is at 10.74% with +$565 M. 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
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GIUS
VSP
| AuM | $20.14 M | $6,351.62 M |
| Management Fees | 0.55% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.69% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 16, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GIUS | +4.24% | +0.94% | +11.73% | +10.95% | +92.84% |
VSP | +1.27% | +1.40% | +10.74% | +14.17% | +73.10% | |
| Flows | GIUS | +$0 M | +$0 M | +$1 M | +$1 M | +$10 M |
VSP | +$42 M | +$115 M | +$565 M | +$610 M | +$1,807 M |
GIUS vs VSP exposure
Countries
GIUS
Exposure data will be available soon
VSP
USA
97.44%
Sectors
GIUS
Exposure data will be available soon
VSP
Technology
45.24%
Finance
13.57%
Healthcare
9.08%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.88%
Industrials
7.46%
Other
15.76%
As of October 16, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
GIUS
Exposure data will be available soon
VSP
NVIDIA Corp.
8.07%
Apple, Inc.
7.03%
Microsoft Corp.
5.69%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.84%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.00%
Broadcom Inc.
2.65%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.39%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.90%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.63%
Tesla, Inc.
1.56%
Diversification
GIUS
Exposure data will be available soon
VSP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 503 total
37.78%
Characteristics
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GIUS
VSP
| Provider | Guardian Capital | Vanguard |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P 500 CAD Hedged Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Other |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 0.87% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | August 11, 2020 | November 2, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about GIUS and VSP
Which ETF has performed better year to date: GIUS or VSP?
As of October 16, 2026, GIUS has returned 11.73% year to date, while VSP has returned 10.74%. GIUS is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: GIUS or VSP?
As of October 16, 2026, GIUS manages $20.14 M in assets, while VSP manages $6.35 B. VSP is the larger fund by AUM.
How are GIUS and VSP managed?
GIUS is actively managed by Guardian Capital. It does not track an index. VSP is passively managed by Vanguard. It tracks the S&P 500 CAD Hedged Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: GIUS or VSP?
Year to date, GIUS has seen +$0.99 M in net flows, compared with +$565.49 M for VSP. VSP has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of GIUS and VSP compare?
GIUS has an expense ratio of 0.69%, while VSP has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
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