We have qualitatively reviewed this strategy and reaffirmed its Above Average People and Process ratings. Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Corporate Bond Index ETF continues to be a top option in its Morningstar Category due to its low fee and sensible approach to the Canadian short-term investment-grade corporate-bond market. The following text is from May 9, 2023.
Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Corp Bd ETF VSC
Morningstar’s Analysis VSC
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- % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 8.1
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Top 10 Holdings
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% Portfolio Weight
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Market Value USD
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Sector
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|---|---|---|---|
Canada (Government of) 4% | 1.51 | 13.4 Mil | Government |
Bank NS Halifax 2.95% | 1.20 | 10.6 Mil | Corporate |
The Toronto-Dominion Bank 2.667% | 1.20 | 10.6 Mil | Corporate |
Royal Bank of Canada 3.369% | 1.03 | 9.2 Mil | Corporate |
The Toronto-Dominion Bank 4.21% | 0.99 | 8.7 Mil | Corporate |
Royal Bank of Canada 4.632% | 0.90 | 8.0 Mil | Corporate |
Bank of Montreal 4.309% | 0.89 | 7.9 Mil | Corporate |
The Toronto-Dominion Bank 4.68% | 0.87 | 7.7 Mil | Corporate |
Bank of Montreal 3.19% | 0.83 | 7.3 Mil | Corporate |
Bank of Montreal 4.709% | 0.82 | 7.3 Mil | Corporate |