TSE:VCN

Vanguard FTSE Cda All Cap ETF (VCN.TO)

74.23
+0.01 (0.01%)
as of Aug 11, 2026, 7:59:40 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.

The Vanguard FTSE Cda All Cap ETF (VCN-T) receives mixed reviews from experts. One reviewer highlights the ETF's broad exposure to the Canadian equity market, including financials, energy, materials, and industrials across various market caps. They express optimism about Canada's potential benefits from the AI boom. In contrast, another expert suggests a cautious approach, noting that the dynamics surrounding CUSMA negotiations could impact Canadian companies. They emphasize that many TSX-listed companies operate globally, which may not be reflected in their Canadian performance. The final expert points out a historical trend of low volatility and slow growth in Canada, advising against a heavy allocation to Canadian equities in investment portfolios, which suggests the potential for less rapid growth in the future compared to other regions.

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STRONG BUY

Broad exposure to the Canadian equity market -- financials, energy, materials, industrials. Large-, mid-, and small-cap companies. Really likes it. Low cost. Canada stands to benefit from the next wave in the AI boom, especially as the next bottleneck is power.

DON'T BUY
Buy before or after CUSMA negotiations?

Full spectrum of companies on the TSX. Whether to buy before or after depends on your view of how well negotiations are going to go. He's of the mind that they won't go particularly well. 

Operations of a lot of companies on the TSX are not actually in Canada, they're just listed here. Think gold and energy. Even companies such as banks and insurance companies have a lot of business around the world. 

It's "fine", not fantastic. Better places to be.

COMMENT

Historically, he wouldn't have more than 10-15% Canada in a portfolio. It's extremely low, but we just haven't been the economic engine that the rest of the world can be. 

We've always been a slow-growth, low-volatility, grind-it-out type of country. Future growth won't be what we've seen recently.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 08/22, Up 18%)

He owns few Canadian assets (is overweight US). He owns very little of this now. It's discouraging to invest in Canada; it takes forever to get approval for projects. Meanwhile, the US market is much more dynamic with far more depth. For example, what is the Canadian tech index or healthcare? They're far broader in the US.

BUY
VCN vs. VDY

VCN is an all cap with about 175 stocks. VDY focuses on dividend payers, so it has banks and oil and the like. 

The choice is do you want basic growth or do you want income? VDY for income. VCN for more growth and better diversification.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 22/22, Down 4%) He bought this and VSP a year ago, instead of doubling down on either of them in order to avoid a heavy tax hit on capital gains when either ETF moves sharply and you average up, like buying at $15/share then buying again at $25/share.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 22/22, Down 7%) Market beating returns given poor overall market returns. Would keep as has mirrored performance of S & P composite index.
TOP PICK
Similar to the XIC, which has already run up and he doesn't want to buy more at the increased price.
DON'T BUY

Currently you have more dividend cuts, restrictions and pausing of dividend in the last little while than in the last 10 years, so be careful at using dividend income to assess income. He would suggest looking at a minimum volatility XMV-T. The problem with a low-vol ETFs is that it tends to load heavily on interest rate sectors of the market and has a high sector bias. He thinks this is a difficult time for banks that make up a large part of that index.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jun 10/19, Up 3%) A good, simple entry into Canada. This is cheap and tax-effective. This is all cap, so it covers all Canadian caps. He's a fan of Vanguard.
BUY
An ETF that covers the TSX Offers the full TSX (all caps) at a low cost.
TOP PICK
Very low-cost and a Canadian all-cap (large and small). Very broad exposure yet diverse.
WEAK BUY
He is underweight Canada in his portfolios. Canada suffers from a branding problem in terms of attracting foreign capital. He struggles to know what the catalyst will be to bring the capital back. He prefers overseas exposure.
PAST TOP PICK

(Past Top Pick Oct. 10, 2017, Up 1%) He likes Vanguard, but he's surprised this is up 1% given Canadian market performance this year. A year ago, it seemed like a good idea. He still holds a bit.

PAST TOP PICK

(Past Top Pick, Sept. 21, 2017, Up 10%) He wanted to get away from owning only the top 60 stocks as well as support the industrials.

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Vanguard FTSE Cda All Cap ETF (VCN.TO) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanguard FTSE Cda All Cap ETF stock symbol?

Vanguard FTSE Cda All Cap ETF is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol VCN.TO (previously VCN-T on Stockchase) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (VCN-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:VCN or VCN.TO

Is Vanguard FTSE Cda All Cap ETF a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 2 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on VCN.TO (previously VCN-T on Stockchase). 1 analyst recommended to BUY and 1 analyst recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is STRONG BUY. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Vanguard FTSE Cda All Cap ETF.

Is Vanguard FTSE Cda All Cap ETF a good investment or a top pick?

Vanguard FTSE Cda All Cap ETF was recommended as a Top Pick by Mike Philbrick on 2026-05-27. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Vanguard FTSE Cda All Cap ETF.

Why is Vanguard FTSE Cda All Cap ETF stock dropping?

Earnings reports or recent company news can cause the stock price to drop. Read stock experts' recommendations for Vanguard FTSE Cda All Cap ETF.

Is Vanguard FTSE Cda All Cap ETF worth watching?

Vanguard FTSE Cda All Cap ETF is followed by 117 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Vanguard FTSE Cda All Cap ETF stock price?

On 2026-08-11, Vanguard FTSE Cda All Cap ETF (VCN.TO) stock closed at a price of $74.23.