Question 1

What is VDY?

Accepted Answer

VDY — Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad Canadian equity index that measures the investment return of common stocks of Canadian companies that are characterized by high dividend yield. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the FTSE Canada High Dividend Yield Index (or any su…

Question 2

What is the VDY ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VDY last traded at $76.72 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VDY MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VDY annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VDY historical returns: YTD: +23.18%, 1-year: +32.96%, 3-year annualised: +28.57%, 5-year annualised: +16.82%, 10-year annualised: +14.71%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 2.36, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VDY pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VDY distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.18%, paid monthly. 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 VDY invest in?

Accepted Answer

VDY's top holdings include Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 16.4%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 11.3%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 6.9%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 6.1%), Enbridge Inc (ENB, 6.3%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VDY invest in?

Accepted Answer

VDY's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (59.5%), Energy (28.8%), Utilities (3.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VDY? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VDY has approximately $8.98B 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 VDY launched?

Accepted Answer

VDY was launched on November 2, 2012, giving it a 14-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 VDY in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VDY has a 1-year volatility of 10.17% and a beta of 0.80 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 2.36 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
2026-10-14	$76.77	$76.84	$76.40	$76.72	$76.72	191,565
2026-10-13	$75.81	$76.90	$75.81	$76.84	$76.84	222,190
2026-10-09	$74.80	$75.41	$74.77	$75.34	$75.34	151,300
2026-10-08	$74.26	$74.97	$74.16	$74.63	$74.63	188,888
2026-10-07	$75.50	$75.50	$74.26	$74.30	$74.30	262,226
2026-10-06	$75.46	$76.01	$75.45	$75.69	$75.69	214,153
2026-10-05	$75.75	$75.79	$75.06	$75.50	$75.50	159,737
2026-10-02	$75.27	$75.78	$75.27	$75.75	$75.75	159,300
2026-10-01	$75.50	$75.50	$74.35	$75.27	$75.27	267,618
2026-09-30	$75.87	$75.92	$75.30	$75.30	$75.30	161,283

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	16.41%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	11.31%
3	BMO	Bank of Montreal	6.87%
4	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	6.14%
5	ENB	Enbridge Inc	6.25%
6	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	5.68%
7	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	5.74%
8	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	4.16%
9	MFC	Manulife Financial Corp	3.97%
10	TRP	TC Energy Corp	3.52%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	59.53%
Energy	28.80%
Utilities	3.58%
Consumer Cyclicals	2.80%
Communication Services	2.49%
Basic Materials	2.15%
Technology	0.38%
Consumer Defensive	0.32%
Industrials	0.23%
Healthcare	0.08%
Real Estate	0.00%

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Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield (VDY : TSX)

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What is VDY?

What is the VDY ETF price today?

What is the VDY MER (management expense ratio)?

What are VDY annualised returns?

Does VDY pay dividends or distributions?

What does VDY invest in?

What sectors does VDY invest in?

How large is VDY? (Assets under management)

When was VDY launched?

How do I buy VDY in Canada?

How risky is VDY?

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Period	Return
YTD	+23.18%
1 Year	+32.96%
3 Year (Ann.)	+28.57%
5 Year (Ann.)	+16.82%
10 Year (Ann.)	+14.71%
1Y Volatility	10.17%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	2.36