Question 1

What is VGH?

Accepted Answer

VGH (Vanguard US Dividend Appreciation CAD Hedged) 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 VGH ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VGH last traded at $74.87 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VGH MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

VGH 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%, VGH is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are VGH annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VGH historical returns: YTD: +6.29%, 1-year: +13.41%, 3-year annualised: +14.21%, 5-year annualised: +8.52%, 10-year annualised: +11.22%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.96, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VGH pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VGH distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.05%, 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 VGH invest in?

Accepted Answer

VGH'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 VGH invest in?

Accepted Answer

VGH'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 VGH? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VGH has approximately $1.04B 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 VGH launched?

Accepted Answer

VGH 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 VGH in Canada?

Accepted Answer

VGH trades on the TSX under the ticker VGH. 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 VGH?

Accepted Answer

VGH has a 1-year volatility of 9.29% and a beta of 0.69 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.96 indicates moderate 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	$75.07	$75.12	$74.86	$74.87	$74.87	2,781
2026-09-09	$75.32	$75.32	$75.10	$75.26	$75.26	2,319
2026-09-08	$75.74	$75.74	$75.58	$75.62	$75.62	2,636
2026-09-04	$76.42	$76.42	$76.19	$76.19	$76.19	3,100
2026-09-03	$76.16	$76.59	$76.16	$76.55	$76.55	3,547
2026-09-02	$75.89	$76.22	$75.89	$76.09	$76.09	2,660
2026-09-01	$76.19	$76.19	$75.84	$75.94	$75.94	5,462
2026-08-31	$76.28	$76.33	$76.21	$76.26	$76.26	8,209
2026-08-28	$76.92	$76.92	$76.50	$76.59	$76.59	2,956
2026-08-27	$76.90	$76.90	$76.57	$76.60	$76.60	1,944

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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