Question 1

What is VGG?

Accepted Answer

VGG (Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. It tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 2

What is the VGG ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VGG last traded at $116.53 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VGG MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VGG annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VGG historical returns: YTD: +13.00%, 1-year: +13.43%, 3-year annualised: +18.35%, 5-year annualised: +13.39%, 10-year annualised: +13.68%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.45, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VGG pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VGG distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.08%, 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 VGG invest in?

Accepted Answer

VGG'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 VGG invest in?

Accepted Answer

VGG's largest sector exposures are Technology (25.9%), Financial Services (21.9%), Healthcare (18.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VGG? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VGG has approximately $2.62B 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 VGG launched?

Accepted Answer

VGG 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 VGG in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VGG has a 1-year volatility of 8.90% and a beta of 0.72 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.45 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
2026-10-21	$116.49	$116.55	$116.24	$116.53	$116.53	11,554
2026-10-20	$115.55	$116.56	$115.55	$116.40	$116.40	8,762
2026-10-19	$116.25	$116.25	$115.74	$115.79	$115.79	12,876
2026-10-16	$117.03	$117.22	$116.18	$116.34	$116.34	8,297
2026-10-15	$116.63	$117.06	$116.63	$116.90	$116.90	8,491
2026-10-14	$116.10	$116.50	$116.03	$116.25	$116.25	12,899
2026-10-13	$115.74	$116.61	$115.74	$116.01	$116.01	8,936
2026-10-09	$115.29	$116.19	$115.29	$116.07	$116.07	11,700
2026-10-08	$114.83	$114.90	$114.36	$114.86	$114.86	16,417
2026-10-07	$115.04	$115.22	$114.75	$115.05	$115.05	6,936

Sector	Weight
Technology	25.93%
Financial Services	21.87%
Healthcare	18.60%
Industrials	10.49%
Consumer Defensive	8.86%
Consumer Cyclicals	4.13%
Energy	3.49%
Basic Materials	3.30%
Utilities	2.84%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG : TSX)

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