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Vanguard FTSE All-World ex Canada Index ETF - VXC

ETF Overview

The fund seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad global equity index that focuses on developed and emerging markets, excluding Canada.

Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the FTSE All-World ex Canada Index (or any successor thereto).

It invests directly or indirectly primarily in large- and mid-capitalization stocks of companies located in developed and emerging markets, excluding Canada.

Invests primarily in these U.S.-domiciled ETFs:

Additional Index Information

The FTSE All-World ex Canada Index is a market capitalization-weighted index representing the performance of large- and mid-capitalization stocks in developed and emerging markets, excluding Canada.

Key ETF Data

Fundamentals
Category (main) Global Equity ex Canada - Broad Equities
Underlying Index FTSE All-World ex Canada Index
ETF Structure Passive type. Endeavours to return the Index return before fees/costs
Asset Class Equity - Large & Mid-Cap
Region Global ex Canada
Issuer Vanguard Investments Canada
ETF Home Page Available here
Fund Facts
Inception Date June 30, 2014
Total Holdings 3,047
Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Leverage None
Significant Currency Exposure Yes
Currency Hedging No
Fees
Management Fee 0.25%
Management Expense Ratio (MER) 0.27% *

* 2015

Trading Information
Ticker VXC
Exchange TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange)
Currency CAD
Eligibility
Eligibility * RRSP, RRIF, RESP, TFSA, DPSP, RDSP
DRIP available ** Yes
PACC Plan available ** No
SWP available ** No

* Always check eligibility with your plan operator as plans and accounts can differ

** Not all brokers can facilitate these plans. Check with your broker.

Current Price, Fund Performance, Yield, NAV, Charts etc

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