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Select a second ETF to benchmark against Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Bond Index ETF (VSB). Compare key metrics including year-to-date performance, management fees, sector exposures and underlying assets to ensure you are selecting the best fund for your investment objectives.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
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VSB
| AuM | $1,548.98 M | |
| Management Fees | 0.10% | |
| Exp. ratio | 0.12% | |
| Tracking Difference | -0.37% |
Historical performance and flows
As of May 21, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VSB | +0.07% | -0.43% | +0.57% | +2.82% | +15.66% |
| Flows | VSB | +$65 M | -$45 M | +$201 M | +$457 M | +$253 M |
Exposure
Countries
VSB
Canada
97.41%
Sectors
VSB
Other
27.23%
Sovereign
22.13%
Municipal
15.28%
Banks
9.87%
Government agencies
8.89%
Other
16.60%
As of May 21, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
VSB
CA135087T792
3.72%
CA135087T388
3.65%
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1mar2030, CAD
2.91%
CA135087T610
2.77%
Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1sep2029, CAD
2.74%
CA135087T461
2.67%
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1may2027, CAD
2.44%
Canada, Bonds 4% 1mar2029, CAD
2.38%
CA135087T958
2.38%
Canada, Bond 1.25 1jun2030 10Y
2.36%
Diversification
VSB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 570 total
28.01%
Characteristics
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VSB
| Provider | Vanguard | |
| Management | Passively managed | |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Government/Credit 1-5 Year Float Adjusted Bond Total Return Index - CAD | |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.06% | |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | |
| Inception Date | November 30, 2011 |
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