Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL.TO)
VBAL.TO is an actively managed ETF by Vanguard. VBAL.TO launched on Jan 25, 2018 and has a 0.24% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | CA92207E1079 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Category | Diversified Portfolio |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | No Index (Active) |
| Distribution Policy | Distributing |
| Home Page | www.vanguard.ca |
| Asset Class | Multi-Asset |
Expense Ratio
VBAL.TO has an expense ratio of 0.24%, 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 Balanced ETF Portfolio, 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 Balanced ETF Portfolio had a return of 14.98% year-to-date (YTD) and 19.77% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 14.98% | 25.48% |
| 1 month | 1.06% | 2.14% |
| 6 months | 8.48% | 12.76% |
| 1 year | 19.77% | 33.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 7.08% | 13.96% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VBAL.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 | 0.44% | 2.37% | 2.21% | -1.95% | 2.06% | 1.40% | 3.13% | 0.41% | 2.34% | -0.16% | 14.98% | ||
| 2023 | 4.81% | -1.39% | 1.52% | 1.48% | -1.69% | 1.90% | 1.43% | -0.49% | -3.18% | -1.02% | 5.77% | 3.08% | 12.49% |
| 2022 | -3.01% | -1.67% | -0.25% | -4.67% | -0.43% | -5.13% | 4.92% | -2.14% | -3.39% | 2.51% | 5.02% | -3.13% | -11.39% |
| 2021 | -0.07% | 0.66% | 0.81% | 1.21% | 0.65% | 2.43% | 1.03% | 1.68% | -2.49% | 1.70% | 0.30% | 1.94% | 10.21% |
| 2020 | 1.25% | -3.17% | -8.56% | 7.45% | 2.46% | 1.59% | 2.63% | 1.45% | -0.64% | -1.74% | 6.43% | 1.67% | 10.27% |
| 2019 | 3.65% | 1.84% | 2.13% | 2.09% | -2.28% | 2.12% | 0.55% | 0.39% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 2.50% | 0.03% | 14.90% |
| 2018 | -0.12% | -0.10% | -0.00% | 1.49% | 0.63% | 0.84% | 0.56% | -0.89% | -3.77% | 1.50% | -2.84% | -2.82% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of VBAL.TO is 93, placing it in the top 7% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio provided a 2.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.80 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$0.80 | CA$0.70 | CA$0.59 | CA$0.60 | CA$0.52 | CA$0.60 | CA$0.48 |
Dividend yield | 2.41% | 2.37% | 2.21% | 1.95% | 1.83% | 2.25% | 2.04% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio. 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$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.21 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.24 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.13 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.57 | |
| 2023 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.14 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.15 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.23 | CA$0.70 |
| 2022 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.15 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.59 |
| 2021 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.12 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.15 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.13 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.60 |
| 2020 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.15 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.14 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.13 | CA$0.52 |
| 2019 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.12 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.13 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.60 |
| 2018 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.12 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.14 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.16 | CA$0.48 |
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 Balanced ETF Portfolio. 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 Balanced ETF Portfolio was 21.19%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 95 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio drawdown is 0.42%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -21.19% | Feb 21, 2020 | 19 | Mar 18, 2020 | 95 | Aug 4, 2020 | 114 |
| -16.41% | Dec 30, 2021 | 197 | Oct 12, 2022 | 328 | Feb 1, 2024 | 525 |
| -8.26% | Jul 20, 2018 | 109 | Dec 24, 2018 | 48 | Mar 6, 2019 | 157 |
| -3.6% | Sep 3, 2020 | 40 | Oct 30, 2020 | 6 | Nov 9, 2020 | 46 |
| -3.51% | Sep 8, 2021 | 19 | Oct 4, 2021 | 23 | Nov 5, 2021 | 42 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio volatility is 1.82%, 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.