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BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (ZST)
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Vanguard Canadian Ultra-Short Government Bond Index ETF (VVSG)
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Q: Would you recommend this ETF for a balanced portfolio given the volatile market? It hasn’t been around for very long.

Asked by Merrilyn on March 17, 2025

5i Research Answer:

VVSG is an ultra-short Canadian government bond ETF. It has $44M in AUM, 30 holdings, an MER of 0.10%, monthly distributions, and an average duration of 0.4 years. It has a decent yield of just under 2%.

Given its recency, we might prefer a more established ultra-short bond ETF such as FHIS or ZST.

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