Question 1

What is VONG?

Accepted Answer

VONG — Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund ETF Shares — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The index is designed to measure the performance of large-capitalization growth stocks in the United States. The Advisor attempts to replicate the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index. The fund may become non-diversified, as defined under the Inv…

Question 2

What is the VONG ETF price today?

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VONG last traded at $125.04 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VONG MER (management expense ratio)?

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VONG has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.08% 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 0.08%, VONG is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are VONG annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VONG historical returns: YTD: -0.12%, 1-year: +4.99%, 3-year annualised: +21.33%, 5-year annualised: +11.89%, 10-year annualised: +18.26%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.13, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VONG pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VONG distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.47%, paid na. 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 VONG invest in?

Accepted Answer

VONG's top holdings include NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA, 16.0%), Apple Inc. (AAPL, 7.7%), Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL, 5.8%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 5.5%), Broadcom Inc (AVGO, 4.7%) — and 366 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does VONG invest in?

Accepted Answer

VONG's largest sector exposures are Technology (55.1%), Communication Services (16.4%), Industrials (7.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VONG? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VONG has approximately $45.80B 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 VONG launched?

Accepted Answer

VONG was launched on September 20, 2010, giving it a 16-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 VONG in Canada?

Accepted Answer

VONG trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker VONG. 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 VONG?

Accepted Answer

VONG has a 1-year volatility of 18.66% and a beta of 1.21 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.13 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
2026-10-16	$127.68	$127.68	$124.58	$125.04	$125.04	889,000
2026-10-15	$126.10	$128.11	$125.66	$127.89	$127.89	1,064,600
2026-10-14	$130.03	$130.27	$127.42	$127.91	$127.91	796,900
2026-10-13	$130.19	$130.88	$129.93	$130.82	$130.82	704,599
2026-10-12	$131.49	$131.49	$130.73	$130.89	$130.89	633,800
2026-10-09	$131.86	$131.89	$131.21	$131.69	$131.69	1,045,400
2026-10-08	$131.86	$132.42	$130.18	$130.87	$130.87	909,600
2026-10-07	$131.99	$132.65	$131.63	$132.59	$132.59	921,697
2026-10-06	$132.88	$133.63	$132.75	$133.00	$133.00	1,008,700
2026-10-05	$131.11	$132.43	$131.00	$132.15	$132.15	967,998

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	15.96%
2	AAPL	Apple Inc.	7.73%
3	GOOGL	Alphabet Inc Class A	5.78%
4	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	5.48%
5	AVGO	Broadcom Inc	4.72%
6	GOOG	Alphabet Inc Class C	4.82%
7	META	Meta Platforms Inc.	3.71%
8	MU	Micron Technology Inc	3.49%
9	TSLA	Tesla Inc	3.18%
10	AMD	Advanced Micro Devices Inc	2.85%

Sector	Weight
Technology	55.12%
Communication Services	16.36%
Industrials	7.64%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.62%
Healthcare	5.39%
Financial Services	4.30%
Consumer Defensive	1.11%
Energy	0.50%
Real Estate	0.38%
Basic Materials	0.26%
Utilities	0.24%

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Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (VONG : NASDAQ)

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