Question 1

What is VGG?

Accepted Answer

VGG (Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF) 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 VGG ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VGG last traded at $115.06 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: +11.58%, 1-year: +20.89%, 3-year annualised: +17.30%, 5-year annualised: +13.27%, 10-year annualised: +13.62%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.31, 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 1.03%, 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 (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 VGG? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VGG has approximately $2.51B 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 8.33% and a beta of 0.74 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.31 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
2026-07-02	$114.81	$115.15	$114.56	$115.06	$115.06	22,193
2026-06-30	$114.00	$114.73	$114.00	$114.40	$114.40	8,500
2026-06-29	$114.05	$114.72	$113.90	$114.72	$114.72	4,509
2026-06-26	$112.72	$113.72	$112.72	$113.34	$113.34	6,800
2026-06-25	$114.17	$114.63	$113.55	$113.65	$113.65	6,200
2026-06-24	$113.71	$114.05	$113.18	$113.61	$113.61	5,036
2026-06-23	$112.95	$113.78	$112.95	$113.78	$113.78	6,794
2026-06-22	$113.47	$113.84	$113.26	$113.36	$113.36	11,513
2026-06-19	$113.48	$114.00	$113.26	$113.47	$113.47	5,215
2026-06-18	$113.60	$113.76	$113.00	$113.02	$113.02	7,505

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

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