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When evaluating costs, SITB features a management fee (MER) of 0.05%, compared to 0.08% for VAB. Performance-wise, SITB has returned 1.49% year-to-date with +$322 M in net flows, whereas VAB is at 1.43% 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
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SITB
VAB
| AuM | $2,788.34 M | $7,816.54 M |
| Management Fees | 0.05% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.02% | -0.39% |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 5, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SITB | +2.14% | +0.21% | +1.49% | +0.57% | +14.60% |
VAB | +2.16% | +0.20% | +1.43% | +0.49% | +16.31% | |
| Flows | SITB | +$27 M | +$64 M | +$322 M | +$360 M | +$2,511 M |
VAB | +$114 M | +$323 M | +$1,380 M | +$1,677 M | +$3,449 M |
SITB vs VAB exposure
Countries
SITB
Exposure data will be available soon
VAB
Canada
94.18%
Sectors
SITB
Exposure data will be available soon
VAB
Sovereign
33.17%
Municipal
29.83%
Finance
12.87%
Government Agencies
7.38%
Other
16.75%
As of November 5, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
SITB
Exposure data will be available soon
VAB
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1mar2031, CAD
1.80%
Canada, Bonds 3% 1sep2031, CAD
1.69%
Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1dec2035, CAD
1.47%
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1sep2030, CAD
1.46%
Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1jun2036, CAD
1.42%
Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1jun2035, CAD
1.38%
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1mar2030, CAD
1.23%
Canada, Bonds 2.25% 1feb2028, CAD
1.13%
Canada, Bonds 2.5% 1may2028, CAD
1.12%
Canada, Bonds 3% 1jun2034, CAD
1.12%
Diversification
SITB
Exposure data will be available soon
VAB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 1,324 total
13.81%
Characteristics
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SITB
VAB
| Provider | Scotia Bank | Vanguard |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Broad Canadian Bond Universe Liquid ex MPL Total Return Index - CAD | Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Float Adjusted Bond Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | Fixed Income |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.38% | 3.41% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 11, 2020 | November 30, 2011 |
Frequently asked questions about SITB and VAB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: SITB or VAB?
As of November 5, 2026, SITB has returned 1.49% year to date, while VAB has returned 1.43%. SITB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SITB or VAB?
As of November 5, 2026, SITB manages $2.79 B in assets, while VAB manages $7.82 B. VAB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are SITB and VAB managed?
SITB is passively managed by Scotia Bank. It tracks the Solactive Broad Canadian Bond Universe Liquid ex MPL Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. VAB is passively managed by Vanguard. It tracks the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Float Adjusted Bond Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: SITB or VAB?
Year to date, SITB has seen +$321.51 M in net flows, compared with +$1,379.84 M for VAB. VAB has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of SITB and VAB compare?
SITB has an expense ratio of 0.09%, while VAB has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
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