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 $111.11 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: +7.74%, 1-year: +20.24%, 3-year annualised: +17.35%, 5-year annualised: +13.07%, 10-year annualised: +13.23%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.31, 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 1.07%, 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 (26.2%), Financial Services (20.6%), Healthcare (16.5%). 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 $2.46B 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 8.33% and a beta of 0.76 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.31 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
2026-06-02	$109.99	$111.12	$109.99	$111.11	$111.11	5,659
2026-06-01	$110.23	$110.38	$109.83	$110.25	$110.25	14,587
2026-05-29	$110.02	$110.22	$109.87	$110.10	$110.10	11,221
2026-05-28	$109.87	$110.19	$109.64	$109.67	$109.67	17,642
2026-05-27	$109.93	$110.02	$109.65	$109.74	$109.74	8,874
2026-05-26	$110.00	$110.00	$109.55	$109.79	$109.79	15,252
2026-05-25	$109.98	$112.25	$109.98	$110.82	$110.82	14,687
2026-05-22	$108.79	$109.69	$108.79	$109.60	$109.60	17,186
2026-05-21	$107.82	$108.38	$107.42	$108.33	$108.33	13,047
2026-05-20	$107.41	$107.97	$107.40	$107.84	$107.84	10,268

Sector	Weight
Technology	26.19%
Financial Services	20.57%
Healthcare	16.51%
Industrials	11.76%
Consumer Defensive	10.14%
Consumer Cyclicals	4.70%
Energy	3.47%
Basic Materials	3.45%
Utilities	3.21%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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

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