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 $116.99 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: +13.45%, 1-year: +20.26%, 3-year annualised: +17.60%, 5-year annualised: +12.63%, 10-year annualised: +13.46%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.26, 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 (29.0%), Financial Services (19.9%), Healthcare (16.6%). 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 $2.66B 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 8.74% and a beta of 0.73 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.26 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
2026-08-13	$117.07	$117.33	$116.71	$116.99	$116.99	7,919
2026-08-12	$116.35	$116.97	$116.32	$116.80	$116.80	11,309
2026-08-11	$116.72	$117.01	$116.36	$116.39	$116.39	9,513
2026-08-10	$116.43	$116.74	$116.28	$116.74	$116.74	12,565
2026-08-07	$116.06	$116.46	$116.01	$116.46	$116.46	9,641
2026-08-06	$117.01	$117.01	$116.41	$116.65	$116.65	24,664
2026-08-05	$117.00	$117.33	$116.41	$116.60	$116.60	16,749
2026-08-04	$115.20	$116.92	$115.20	$116.89	$116.89	5,801
2026-07-31	$114.52	$114.52	$113.46	$114.33	$114.33	4,500
2026-07-30	$114.68	$114.68	$113.60	$114.52	$114.52	5,662

Sector	Weight
Technology	29.02%
Financial Services	19.86%
Healthcare	16.64%
Industrials	11.34%
Consumer Defensive	9.33%
Consumer Cyclicals	4.38%
Basic Materials	3.34%
Energy	3.19%
Utilities	2.90%
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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