Vanguard S&P 500 CAD-hedged ETF (VSP.TO)
The ETF aims to replicate the returns of the S&P 500 Index in Canadian dollars after currency hedging, while minimizing fees and expenses.
ETF Info
| ISIN | CA92206A1066 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Category | Large Cap Blend Equities |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | S&P 500 Index |
| Domicile | Canada |
| Distribution Policy | Distributing |
| Home Page | www.vanguard.ca |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
VSP.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 S&P 500 CAD-hedged 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 S&P 500 CAD-hedged ETF had a return of 25.92% year-to-date (YTD) and 37.96% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard S&P 500 CAD-hedged ETF had an annualized return of 12.04%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 11.41%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 25.92% | 25.70% |
| 1 month | 3.45% | 3.51% |
| 6 months | 14.80% | 14.80% |
| 1 year | 37.96% | 37.91% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 14.36% | 14.18% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 12.04% | 11.41% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VSP.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 | 1.67% | 5.24% | 3.09% | -4.08% | 4.92% | 3.39% | 1.18% | 2.13% | 1.99% | -0.79% | 25.92% | ||
| 2023 | 5.93% | -2.41% | 3.42% | 1.55% | 0.52% | 6.22% | 3.13% | -1.63% | -4.91% | -2.23% | 8.89% | 4.28% | 24.16% |
| 2022 | -5.28% | -3.04% | 3.94% | -9.26% | 0.35% | -8.65% | 9.35% | -4.17% | -9.73% | 8.22% | 5.29% | -5.63% | -19.24% |
| 2021 | -1.17% | 2.98% | 4.18% | 5.11% | 0.61% | 2.55% | 2.29% | 3.12% | -4.74% | 6.82% | -0.60% | 4.25% | 27.90% |
| 2020 | -0.04% | -8.28% | -13.00% | 11.92% | 4.81% | 2.01% | 5.28% | 7.04% | -3.85% | -2.77% | 10.56% | 3.73% | 15.32% |
| 2019 | 8.04% | 3.27% | 1.79% | 4.03% | -6.38% | 6.53% | 1.58% | -1.81% | 1.78% | 2.09% | 4.10% | 2.41% | 30.18% |
| 2018 | 5.40% | -3.92% | -2.62% | 0.28% | 2.30% | 0.76% | 3.25% | 3.27% | 0.43% | -7.11% | 2.09% | -9.91% | -6.75% |
| 2017 | 1.62% | 4.12% | 0.31% | 0.65% | 1.31% | 0.66% | 1.89% | 0.28% | 1.76% | 2.50% | 3.13% | 1.11% | 21.05% |
| 2016 | -5.34% | 0.06% | 6.42% | 0.41% | 1.69% | -0.03% | 4.05% | -0.34% | 0.51% | -2.10% | 3.93% | 1.68% | 10.94% |
| 2015 | -3.86% | 5.74% | -1.58% | 0.76% | 1.59% | -1.99% | 2.09% | -6.04% | -2.94% | 8.73% | 0.16% | -1.81% | -0.07% |
| 2014 | -3.50% | 4.23% | 1.22% | 0.51% | 2.48% | 2.10% | -1.15% | 3.69% | -1.19% | 2.16% | 3.09% | 0.34% | 14.59% |
| 2013 | 5.79% | 1.28% | 3.77% | 1.80% | 2.76% | -1.11% | 4.87% | -3.17% | 2.95% | 5.31% | 2.62% | 2.47% | 33.17% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of VSP.TO is 86, placing it in the top 14% 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 S&P 500 CAD-hedged ETF (VSP.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard S&P 500 CAD-hedged ETF provided a 1.04% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$1.01 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$1.01 | CA$0.91 | CA$0.87 | CA$0.86 | CA$0.80 | CA$0.84 | CA$0.76 | CA$0.69 | CA$0.67 | CA$0.63 | CA$0.57 | CA$0.47 |
Dividend yield | 1.04% | 1.17% | 1.37% | 1.07% | 1.27% | 1.52% | 1.76% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.75% | 1.53% | 1.43% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard S&P 500 CAD-hedged 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$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.25 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.26 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.24 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.75 | |
| 2023 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.22 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.23 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.21 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.26 | CA$0.91 |
| 2022 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.21 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.23 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.25 | CA$0.87 |
| 2021 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.25 | CA$0.86 |
| 2020 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.23 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.80 |
| 2019 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.24 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.21 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.84 |
| 2018 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.76 |
| 2017 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.16 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.69 |
| 2016 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.14 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.15 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.21 | CA$0.67 |
| 2015 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.14 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.16 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.63 |
| 2014 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.13 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.13 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.14 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.57 |
| 2013 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.13 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.12 | CA$0.47 |
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 S&P 500 CAD-hedged 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 S&P 500 CAD-hedged ETF was 35.55%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 106 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -35.55% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 106 | Aug 24, 2020 | 129 |
| -25.54% | Dec 30, 2021 | 197 | Oct 12, 2022 | 318 | Jan 19, 2024 | 515 |
| -19.88% | Sep 21, 2018 | 66 | Dec 24, 2018 | 84 | Apr 26, 2019 | 150 |
| -13.63% | Jul 21, 2015 | 142 | Feb 11, 2016 | 81 | Jun 8, 2016 | 223 |
| -10.11% | Jan 29, 2018 | 9 | Feb 8, 2018 | 123 | Aug 7, 2018 | 132 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard S&P 500 CAD-hedged ETF volatility is 3.73%, 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.