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 $113.58 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: +10.14%, 1-year: +13.07%, 3-year annualised: +17.62%, 5-year annualised: +12.29%, 10-year annualised: +13.23%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.25, 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 (26.0%), Financial Services (21.8%), Healthcare (17.8%). 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 $2.56B 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 8.86% and a beta of 0.73 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.25 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
2026-09-24	$113.54	$113.76	$113.37	$113.58	$113.58	10,145
2026-09-23	$113.93	$114.00	$113.55	$113.55	$113.55	8,806
2026-09-22	$113.64	$114.04	$113.64	$113.93	$113.93	7,655
2026-09-21	$113.50	$114.00	$113.22	$113.83	$113.83	6,549
2026-09-18	$112.88	$112.91	$112.60	$112.89	$112.89	6,124
2026-09-17	$113.04	$113.04	$112.60	$112.87	$112.87	9,622
2026-09-16	$112.72	$112.85	$111.76	$112.02	$112.02	7,207
2026-09-15	$112.77	$112.77	$112.31	$112.43	$112.43	10,798
2026-09-14	$113.14	$113.30	$112.80	$112.80	$112.80	11,797
2026-09-11	$113.06	$113.18	$112.90	$112.97	$112.97	7,227

Sector	Weight
Technology	25.97%
Financial Services	21.84%
Healthcare	17.85%
Industrials	11.34%
Consumer Defensive	9.20%
Consumer Cyclicals	4.35%
Energy	3.36%
Basic Materials	3.22%
Utilities	2.88%
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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