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 $74.61 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: +5.92%, 1-year: +17.54%, 3-year annualised: +15.01%, 5-year annualised: +8.80%, 10-year annualised: +11.41%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.99, 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 1.07%, 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 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 (26.2%), 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 VGH? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VGH has approximately $1.00B 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 9.66% and a beta of 0.76 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.99 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
2026-06-02	$74.12	$74.61	$74.12	$74.61	$74.61	1,630
2026-06-01	$73.77	$74.08	$73.75	$74.01	$74.01	10,405
2026-05-29	$74.20	$74.23	$74.09	$74.23	$74.23	6,523
2026-05-28	$73.77	$74.05	$73.77	$74.00	$74.00	8,267
2026-05-27	$73.93	$73.93	$73.67	$73.76	$73.76	2,195
2026-05-26	$73.84	$73.95	$73.72	$73.72	$73.72	3,439
2026-05-25	$74.14	$75.38	$73.53	$73.71	$73.71	4,989
2026-05-22	$73.25	$73.82	$73.25	$73.76	$73.76	4,165
2026-05-21	$72.75	$73.06	$72.65	$73.05	$73.05	4,433
2026-05-20	$72.92	$73.02	$72.84	$72.94	$72.94	2,656

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 US Dividend Appreciation CAD Hedged (VGH : TSX)

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