Question 1

What is VGG?

Accepted Answer

VGG (Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the U.S. Dividend & Income Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 2

What is the VGG ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VGG last traded at $112.96 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VGG MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

VGG has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0%, VGG is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are VGG annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VGG historical returns: YTD: +9.54%, 1-year: +18.60%, 3-year annualised: +17.03%, 5-year annualised: +12.39%, 10-year annualised: +13.20%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.32, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VGG pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VGG distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.03%, paid quarterly. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does VGG invest in?

Accepted Answer

VGG's top holdings include Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIG, 100.0%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VGG invest in?

Accepted Answer

VGG's largest sector exposures are Technology (29.0%), Financial Services (19.9%), Healthcare (16.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VGG? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VGG has approximately $2.57B in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was VGG launched?

Accepted Answer

VGG was launched on August 2, 2013, giving it a 13-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy VGG in Canada?

Accepted Answer

VGG trades on the TSX under the ticker VGG. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is VGG?

Accepted Answer

VGG has a 1-year volatility of 8.61% and a beta of 0.74 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.32 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-07-20	$113.50	$113.69	$112.96	$112.96	$112.96	13,004
2026-07-17	$113.67	$114.23	$113.20	$113.35	$113.35	10,562
2026-07-16	$113.19	$114.32	$113.19	$114.32	$114.32	6,942
2026-07-15	$113.78	$113.84	$113.37	$113.44	$113.44	19,616
2026-07-14	$114.06	$114.13	$113.66	$113.66	$113.66	20,697
2026-07-13	$115.05	$115.17	$114.73	$114.96	$114.96	16,822
2026-07-10	$114.95	$115.24	$114.67	$115.22	$115.22	13,939
2026-07-09	$114.97	$115.24	$114.94	$115.01	$115.01	7,993
2026-07-08	$114.83	$114.84	$114.46	$114.46	$114.46	18,909
2026-07-07	$115.82	$115.82	$115.32	$115.46	$115.46	4,603

Sector	Weight
Technology	29.02%
Financial Services	19.86%
Healthcare	16.64%
Industrials	11.34%
Consumer Defensive	9.33%
Consumer Cyclicals	4.38%
Basic Materials	3.34%
Energy	3.19%
Utilities	2.90%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG : TSX)

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