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 $74.51 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: +5.78%, 1-year: +14.21%, 3-year annualised: +13.01%, 5-year annualised: +8.70%, 10-year annualised: +11.04%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.87, 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 (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 VGH? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VGH has approximately $1.02B 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 9.37% and a beta of 0.71 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.87 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
2026-07-20	$75.07	$75.07	$74.51	$74.51	$74.51	6,920
2026-07-17	$74.96	$75.43	$74.96	$75.01	$75.01	5,929
2026-07-16	$75.47	$75.47	$75.28	$75.28	$75.28	1,194
2026-07-15	$75.03	$75.08	$74.88	$74.92	$74.92	6,052
2026-07-14	$75.39	$75.39	$74.98	$74.98	$74.98	40,909
2026-07-13	$75.45	$75.64	$75.27	$75.34	$75.34	8,018
2026-07-10	$75.50	$75.51	$75.08	$75.42	$75.42	10,718
2026-07-09	$75.35	$75.35	$75.27	$75.33	$75.33	2,929
2026-07-08	$75.04	$75.20	$75.00	$75.02	$75.02	6,981
2026-07-07	$75.62	$75.70	$75.40	$75.40	$75.40	2,058

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 US Dividend Appreciation CAD Hedged (VGH : TSX)

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