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TSX · VFV · ETF
Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
An S&P 500-tracking ETF listed in Canada and traded in CAD. Known to be structured without currency hedging.
Key figures
Sample value · not a live quote. This page has no live quote or price target. Confirm figures directly in issuer documents and filings.
| Item | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Trading currency | CAD | TSX-listed |
| Displayed price | Sample value | No live quote connected |
| Total fee (MER) | Check issuer documents | Confirm the figure directly in the fact sheet |
Bull case and bear case
Bull case
- Trades directly in CAD, cutting out a conversion step.
- A simple, index-tracking structure.
Bear case
- Total fee can run higher than an equivalent US-listed ETF on the same index.
- Fund-level US withholding treatment needs to be checked separately.
Key risks
- Concentration risk in the US market
- CAD-adjusted return exposure to currency moves
- Concentration in top index constituents
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