Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV) and TD Global Technology Leaders Index ETF (TEC) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that VFV focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Information Technology, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary, while TEC leans towards Information Technology, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary. When evaluating costs, VFV features a management fee (MER) of 0.08%, compared to 0.35% for TEC. Performance-wise, VFV has returned 13.28% year-to-date with +$2 B in net flows, whereas TEC is at 17.3% with +$526 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
| AuM | $33,845.07 M | $5,020.90 M |
| Management Fees | 0.08% | 0.35% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.09% | 0.39% |
| Tracking Difference | 0.16% | -0.59% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VFV | +4.86% | +16.78% | +13.28% | +30.49% | +88.75% |
TEC | +6.23% | +26.15% | +17.30% | +38.34% | +120.19% | |
| Flows | VFV | +$786 M | +$1,513 M | +$2,444 M | +$4,185 M | +$14,415 M |
TEC | -$62 M | +$250 M | +$526 M | +$749 M | +$1,176 M |
VFV vs TEC exposure
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Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | Vanguard | TD Asset Management |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P 500 ( CAD NY Rate ) Net Total Return 30% Index - CAD | Solactive Global Technology Leaders NTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.83% | 0.10% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | November 2, 2012 | May 9, 2019 |
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