Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)

Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) is an exchange-traded fund designed to offer Canadian investors broad exposure to the entire U.S. equity market while mitigating currency risk through Canadian dollar hedging. The ETF primarily invests in a diverse range of U.S. publicly traded companies across all market capitalizations, spanning multiple sectors such as information technology, financials, consumer discretionary, and healthcare. Managed by Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. with co-management by Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC, it seeks to replicate the performance of the CRSP U.S. Total Market Index (CAD-hedged) using a representative sampling technique. Launched in 2011, the fund emphasizes cost efficiency with a low expense ratio of 0.16% and distributes dividends quarterly in Canadian dollars. It plays a significant role for Canadian investors aiming for comprehensive U.S. market participation while controlling for foreign exchange exposure, thus supporting diversified equity portfolios with a total return that reflects broad U.S. market trends.