Five new ETFs at Vanguard

Toronto-based Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. has launched five new Canada-domiciled, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) – three equity and two bond ETFs. The new ETFs are Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-Canada Index ETF, Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific Index ETF, Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged), Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) and Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe Index ETF. Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-Canada Index ETF will track the performance of a broad global equities index that focuses on developed and emerging markets, excluding Canada. Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific Index ETF will track the performance of a broad Asia/Pacific equities index that focuses on developed Asia/Pacific markets. Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) and Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) offer exposure to U.S. and international government bonds with currency hedging, in addition to other fixed-income securities. The new funds bring Vanguard’s offering to 21 ETFs. The average management fee for Vanguard’s expanded lineup of 21 ETFs is expected to be 0.22%.

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