Methodology & Data Sources

BuyVEQT.com is an unofficial, community-driven information hub for the Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio (VEQT). It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. or any other financial institution.

The site is designed to make publicly available information about VEQT more accessible and easier to understand for Canadian investors.

Live market data is sourced from two providers in a resilient fallback chain:

• Alpha Vantage (primary source for VEQT) — provides real-time quotes and historical price data via their financial data API.
• Yahoo Finance (primary for comparison funds, fallback for VEQT) — provides quotes and historical data via the yahoo-finance2 library.

Every successful data fetch is cached locally so the site can serve the last known good data if both providers are temporarily unavailable. The “Last updated” timestamp and source label shown on each page indicate exactly when data was fetched and from which provider.

Data refreshes at different intervals depending on type:

• Price quotes: every ~15 minutes via ISR caching
• Daily historical data: every ~24 hours (yesterday's close doesn't change)
• Monthly historical data: every ~7 days

Market data may be delayed and should not be used for trading decisions. Always verify prices with your brokerage before placing trades.

Charts show adjusted close prices (accounting for distributions and splits). Comparison charts display normalized performance (percentage change from a common start date), which allows meaningful comparison between funds with different unit prices.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Fund-level information such as MER, AUM, number of holdings, geographic allocation, underlying ETFs, and sector breakdowns are manually compiled from official fund documents, provider websites, and regulatory filings (Fund Facts).

This data is updated periodically but is not live. There may be a lag between when a fund provider updates their official documents and when this site reflects those changes.

MER note: Vanguard reduced VEQT's management fee from 0.22% to 0.17% in November 2025. The official MER (which includes operating expenses and taxes) was last reported as 0.24% based on a prior fiscal year. The effective MER is expected to be approximately 0.19%–0.20% once recalculated. This site displays “~0.20%*” with a footnote to reflect this pending update.

Distribution history is compiled from Vanguard's official distribution announcements. Distribution amounts, ex-dividend dates, and payment dates are recorded as published.

Yield calculations (trailing 12-month yield) are computed by using the most recent annual distribution and dividing by the current unit price. This is a standard trailing yield calculation and does not predict future distributions.

All articles in the Learn section are educational and informational only. They are written to help Canadians understand how VEQT and all-in-one ETFs work. They do not constitute financial advice, tax advice, or investment recommendations.

Tax information is general in nature and may not apply to your specific situation. Tax laws change frequently. Always consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your circumstances.

If you notice an error, outdated information, or have suggestions for improvement, reach out on r/JustBuyVEQT. This is a community project and contributions are welcome.