VEQT is Vanguard Canada's flagship one-ticket all-equity ETF. 0.24% MER. 13,000+ stocks across 5 underlying Vanguard funds. Slightly higher US + emerging markets weight than XEQT. The other half of Canada's all-equity duopoly — and the one most retiree DIYers reach for.
★ VEQT vs XEQT: VEQT uses 5 funds (XEQT uses 4). VEQT has slightly more US (45.6% vs 45%) and more emerging markets (7% vs 5%). Performance differences are within 0.5% over 5 years.
VEQT and XEQT are nearly identical products at slightly different prices. XEQT wins on MER (0.20% vs 0.24%). VEQT wins on slightly higher US + emerging exposure. If you have no preference, XEQT is cheaper. If you already hold other Vanguard funds (VFV, VCN), VEQT keeps everything in one provider for tax efficiency.