Vanguard Announces Cash Distributions for the Vanguard ETFs (VAB, VSB, VSC, VRE and VDY)

TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2016 /CNW/ -- Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. today announced the final January 2016 cash distributions for certain Vanguard ETFs listed below that trade on Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).  Unitholders of record on January 29, 2016 will receive cash distributions payable on February 5, 2016.  Details of the "per unit" distribution amounts are as follows: 

Vanguard ETF^®	TSX Ticker Symbol	Distribution per Unit ($)	CUSIP	ISIN	Payment Frequency
Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF	VAB	0.068738	92203E101	CA92203E1016	Monthly
Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Bond Index ETF	VSB	0.051255	92203G106	CA92203G1063	Monthly
Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Corporate Bond Index ETF	VSC	0.074028	92203N101	CA92203N1015	Monthly
Vanguard FTSE Canadian Capped REIT Index ETF	VRE	0.048305	92203B107	CA92203B1076	Monthly
Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF	VDY	0.073053	92203Q104	CA92203Q1046	Monthly

To learn more about the TSX-listed Vanguard ETFs^®, please visit www.vanguardcanada.ca

About Vanguard

Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. is a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of The Vanguard Group, Inc. and manages more than $6.6 billion (CAD) in assets. The Vanguard Group, Inc. is one of the world's largest investment management companies and a leading provider of company-sponsored retirement plan services. As at November 30, 2015, Vanguard managed more than $3.4 trillion (USD) in global assets, including nearly $500 billion (USD) in global ETF assets. Vanguard has offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia. The firm offers 300 funds, including ETFs, to its more than 20 million investors worldwide. 

Vanguard operates under a unique operating structure. Unlike firms that are publicly held or owned by a small group of individuals, The Vanguard Group, Inc. is owned by Vanguard's U.S.-domiciled funds and ETFs. Those funds, in turn, are owned by Vanguard clients. This unique mutual structure aligns Vanguard interests with those of its investors and drives the culture, philosophy, and policies throughout the Vanguard organization worldwide. As a result, Canadian investors benefit from Vanguard's stability and experience, low-cost investing, and client focus. For more information, please visit vanguardcanada.ca.

Commissions, management fees, and expenses all may be associated with the Vanguard ETFs.  This offering is only made by prospectus.  The prospectus contains important detailed information about the securities being offered.  Copies are available from Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. at www.vanguardcanada.ca. Please read the prospectus before investing. ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently, and past performance may not be repeated.

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SOURCE Vanguard Investments Canada Inc.

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