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Q: With these two etf's both modeling the S&P 500 and returns since inception appearing to be only .69% apart why do they have such different pricing per unit? I assume both are treat similar in tax treatment?

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Asked by Kolbi on July 07, 2025
5i Research Answer:

XUS launched in 2013; VFV in 2012. ETFs can set their initial pricing where they want, based on starting holdings and number of units. Like with stocks, there are different market caps and different number of units, so prices can vary. VFV has $23.5B in assets, XUS has $9.2B. Both own units of US funds, so the tax treatment is the same. 

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