Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF (VAB.TO)
This ETF aims to mirror the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Float Adjusted Bond Index's performance, subject to fees and expenses.
ETF Info
| ISIN | CA92203E1016 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 92203E101 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Nov 30, 2011 |
| Category | Canadian Government Bonds |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Float Adjusted Bond Index |
| Domicile | Canada |
| Distribution Policy | Distributing |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
VAB.TO has an expense ratio of 0.09%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF had a return of 3.06% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.26% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF had an annualized return of 1.90%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 3.06% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | 0.56% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | 5.58% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 9.26% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 0.31% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 1.90% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VAB.TO, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -1.52% | -0.37% | 0.44% | -2.06% | 1.81% | 1.12% | 2.34% | 0.34% | 1.75% | -0.95% | 3.06% | ||
| 2023 | 3.27% | -2.03% | 2.16% | 1.06% | -1.77% | 0.07% | -1.27% | -0.12% | -2.61% | 0.19% | 4.48% | 3.56% | 6.90% |
| 2022 | -3.53% | -0.73% | -2.83% | -3.59% | -0.22% | -2.06% | 4.01% | -2.85% | -0.70% | -0.97% | 2.98% | -1.76% | -11.86% |
| 2021 | -1.32% | -2.75% | -1.34% | 0.05% | 0.58% | 1.08% | 0.97% | -0.13% | -1.45% | -1.09% | 0.77% | 1.80% | -2.88% |
| 2020 | 2.84% | 0.69% | -2.96% | 4.76% | 0.46% | 1.55% | 1.34% | -1.21% | 0.25% | -0.82% | 1.09% | 0.18% | 8.26% |
| 2019 | 1.18% | 0.34% | 2.28% | -0.12% | 1.71% | 0.85% | 0.05% | 2.06% | -0.99% | -0.12% | 0.36% | -0.98% | 6.77% |
| 2018 | -1.10% | 0.23% | 0.92% | -1.11% | 0.89% | 0.46% | -0.75% | 0.60% | -0.88% | -0.59% | 1.06% | 1.44% | 1.13% |
| 2017 | -0.43% | 1.04% | 0.30% | 1.55% | 0.88% | -0.99% | -2.16% | 1.37% | -1.29% | 1.56% | 0.81% | -0.26% | 2.30% |
| 2016 | 0.23% | 0.25% | 0.73% | -0.11% | 0.87% | 1.84% | 0.95% | -0.12% | 0.26% | -1.02% | -2.18% | -0.47% | 1.17% |
| 2015 | 4.50% | 0.08% | -0.36% | -1.45% | 0.10% | -0.45% | 1.31% | -1.04% | -0.21% | -0.29% | 0.06% | 1.42% | 3.60% |
| 2014 | 2.44% | 0.43% | -0.27% | 0.25% | 1.28% | 0.27% | 0.48% | 1.31% | -0.68% | 0.68% | 1.34% | 0.86% | 8.67% |
| 2013 | -1.09% | 0.88% | 0.62% | 1.09% | -1.52% | -2.24% | 0.16% | -0.54% | 0.09% | 1.38% | -0.48% | -0.16% | -1.86% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VAB.TO is 39, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF (VAB.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF provided a 3.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.74 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$0.74 | CA$0.68 | CA$0.64 | CA$0.64 | CA$0.68 | CA$0.69 | CA$0.70 | CA$0.70 | CA$0.70 | CA$0.72 | CA$0.74 | CA$0.78 |
Dividend yield | 3.19% | 2.95% | 2.87% | 2.48% | 2.50% | 2.65% | 2.79% | 2.77% | 2.75% | 2.78% | 2.87% | 3.21% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.63 | |
| 2023 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.68 |
| 2022 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.64 |
| 2021 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.64 |
| 2020 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.68 |
| 2019 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.69 |
| 2018 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.70 |
| 2017 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.70 |
| 2016 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.70 |
| 2015 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.72 |
| 2014 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.74 |
| 2013 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.78 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF was 18.39%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF drawdown is 6.46%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -18.39% | Aug 7, 2020 | 553 | Oct 20, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -13.74% | Mar 11, 2020 | 6 | Mar 18, 2020 | 59 | Jun 11, 2020 | 65 |
| -5.56% | May 2, 2013 | 90 | Sep 10, 2013 | 169 | May 13, 2014 | 259 |
| -5.02% | Sep 30, 2016 | 54 | Dec 15, 2016 | 512 | Jan 3, 2019 | 566 |
| -3.85% | Feb 3, 2015 | 194 | Nov 10, 2015 | 64 | Feb 11, 2016 | 258 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF volatility is 1.59%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.