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Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETF (VE) and CI S&P Europe 350 Equal Weight Index ETF (EQE) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that VE focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Finance, Industrials, and Healthcare, while EQE leans towards Finance, Industrials, and Non-Energy Materials. When evaluating costs, VE features a management fee (MER) of 0.2%, compared to 0.3% for EQE. Performance-wise, VE has returned 12.08% year-to-date with +$116 M in net flows, whereas EQE is at 12.99% with -$13 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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VE
EQE
| AuM | $688.81 M | $69.85 M |
| Management Fees | 0.20% | 0.30% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.23% | 0.34% |
| Tracking Difference | 0.07% | -1.54% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 4, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VE | -1.55% | +3.93% | +12.08% | +20.77% | +72.78% |
EQE | -1.50% | +4.82% | +12.99% | +19.79% | +67.36% | |
| Flows | VE | +$5 M | +$22 M | +$116 M | +$170 M | +$368 M |
EQE | +$0 M | +$0 M | -$13 M | +$6 M | +$47 M |
VE vs EQE exposure
Countries
VE
United Kingdom
21.73%
Switzerland
14.66%
France
13.10%
Germany
12.76%
Netherlands
8.92%
Other
28.84%
EQE
United Kingdom
22.92%
Germany
11.71%
France
11.65%
Switzerland
11.08%
Sweden
8.64%
Netherlands
7.92%
Other
26.09%
Sectors
VE
Finance
26.51%
Industrials
16.97%
Healthcare
11.60%
Technology
9.00%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.50%
Other
27.42%
EQE
Finance
25.06%
Industrials
16.20%
Non-Energy Materials
10.27%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
9.17%
Healthcare
8.34%
Consumer Cyclicals
7.18%
Other
23.79%
As of September 4, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
VE
ASML Holding NV
3.95%
HSBC Holdings Plc
2.26%
Roche Holding AG
1.91%
Novartis AG
1.81%
Nestlé SA
1.60%
Shell Plc
1.58%
AstraZeneca PLC
1.58%
Siemens AG
1.48%
Banco Santander SA
1.27%
Allianz SE
1.17%
EQE
Edenred SE
0.38%
Adecco Group AG
0.38%
Bayer AG
0.37%
Randstad NV
0.36%
SEGRO PLC
0.36%
3i Group Plc
0.36%
Pandora AS
0.36%
DSM-Firmenich AG
0.35%
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
0.34%
Mondi Plc
0.34%
Diversification
VE
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 1,216 total
18.60%
EQE
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 359 total
3.61%
Characteristics
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VE
EQE
| Provider | Vanguard | CI |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Net Total Return Index - CAD | S&P Europe 350 Equal Weight GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 2.62% | 2.16% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | June 30, 2014 | September 18, 2018 |
Frequently asked questions about VE and EQE
Which ETF has performed better year to date: VE or EQE?
As of September 4, 2026, VE has returned 12.08% year to date, while EQE has returned 12.99%. EQE is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: VE or EQE?
As of September 4, 2026, VE manages $688.81 M in assets, while EQE manages $69.85 M. VE is the larger fund by AUM.
How are VE and EQE managed?
VE is passively managed by Vanguard. It tracks the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Net Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. EQE is passively managed by CI. It tracks the S&P Europe 350 Equal Weight GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do VE and EQE emphasize?
VE is most exposed to Finance, Industrials, and Healthcare. EQE is most exposed to Finance, Industrials, and Non-Energy Materials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: VE or EQE?
Year to date, VE has seen +$115.76 M in net flows, compared with -$13.28 M for EQE. VE has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of VE and EQE compare?
VE has an expense ratio of 0.23%, while EQE has an expense ratio of 0.34%.
What are the top holdings of VE and EQE?
VE's largest holdings include ASML Holding NV, HSBC Holdings Plc, and Roche Holding AG. EQE's top holdings include Edenred SE, Adecco Group AG, and Bayer AG.
Which ETF is more diversified: VE or EQE?
VE holds 1174 securities, while EQE holds 350. On holdings count, VE is the more diversified portfolio.
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