Question 1

What is VEQT?

Accepted Answer

VEQT (Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio) is a single-ticket ETF that provides instant exposure to approximately 13,700 stocks across 50 countries. It holds 4 underlying Vanguard index ETFs covering the US (~43%), Canada (~31%), international developed (~18%), and emerging markets (~7%). It is designed for long-term Canadian passive investors.

Question 2

What is VEQT's MER?

Accepted Answer

VEQT's MER is approximately 0.20%. Vanguard reduced the management fee from 0.22% to 0.17% in November 2025. The official MER was last reported as 0.24% based on a prior fiscal year and is expected to be approximately 0.19-0.20% once recalculated.

Question 3

Should I hold VEQT in a TFSA or RRSP?

Accepted Answer

For most Canadians, especially younger investors, holding VEQT in a TFSA is recommended. All growth and distributions are completely tax-free. Higher-income earners may benefit from the RRSP tax deduction. Non-registered accounts should only be used after registered accounts are maxed.

Question 4

What is the difference between VEQT and XEQT?

Accepted Answer

Both are all-equity, globally diversified single-ticket ETFs with identical management fees (0.17%) and effectively identical MERs (~0.20%). XEQT (iShares) has slightly more US exposure (~45% vs ~43%). VEQT (Vanguard) has more Canadian exposure (~31% vs ~25%). Performance has been very similar. The differences are small enough that most investors won't notice over a 20-year horizon.

Question 5

How often does VEQT pay distributions?

Accepted Answer

VEQT pays one annual distribution, typically with an ex-dividend date in late December and payment in early January. The most recent confirmed distribution was $0.76018 per unit (December 2025).