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 $111.89 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: +8.50%, 1-year: +15.28%, 3-year annualised: +16.37%, 5-year annualised: +11.89%, 10-year annualised: +13.29%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.25, 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 (26.9%), Financial Services (20.3%), Healthcare (17.8%). 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 $2.56B 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 8.86% and a beta of 0.73 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.25 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
2026-09-10	$112.00	$112.26	$111.83	$111.89	$111.89	10,563
2026-09-09	$112.33	$112.35	$112.05	$112.20	$112.20	5,369
2026-09-08	$113.28	$113.28	$112.60	$112.67	$112.67	14,704
2026-09-04	$113.84	$114.12	$113.84	$113.87	$113.87	8,700
2026-09-03	$113.35	$114.20	$113.29	$114.12	$114.12	7,536
2026-09-02	$114.34	$114.42	$113.74	$113.75	$113.75	6,239
2026-09-01	$114.35	$114.46	$113.90	$113.90	$113.90	12,354
2026-08-31	$114.60	$114.60	$114.07	$114.25	$114.25	10,770
2026-08-28	$114.80	$115.37	$114.80	$115.14	$115.14	3,388
2026-08-27	$114.65	$114.93	$114.48	$114.62	$114.62	4,027

Sector	Weight
Technology	26.94%
Financial Services	20.27%
Healthcare	17.81%
Industrials	11.94%
Consumer Defensive	9.16%
Consumer Cyclicals	4.51%
Basic Materials	3.37%
Utilities	3.01%
Energy	2.99%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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

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