Question 1

What is VGH?

Accepted Answer

VGH (Vanguard US Dividend Appreciation CAD Hedged) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. It tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 2

What is the VGH ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VGH last traded at $76.43 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VGH MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VGH annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VGH historical returns: YTD: +8.50%, 1-year: +10.35%, 3-year annualised: +15.61%, 5-year annualised: +8.30%, 10-year annualised: +11.34%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.97, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VGH pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VGH distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.14%, 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 VGH invest in?

Accepted Answer

VGH'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 VGH invest in?

Accepted Answer

VGH's largest sector exposures are Technology (25.6%), Financial Services (22.8%), Healthcare (18.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VGH? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VGH has approximately $1.04B 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 VGH launched?

Accepted Answer

VGH 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 VGH in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VGH has a 1-year volatility of 10.54% and a beta of 0.67 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.97 indicates moderate 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	$76.40	$76.43	$76.40	$76.43	$76.43	1,136
2026-10-20	$76.21	$76.38	$76.21	$76.27	$76.27	3,557
2026-10-19	$75.92	$75.92	$75.74	$75.74	$75.74	2,225
2026-10-16	$76.30	$76.37	$75.83	$75.97	$75.97	3,405
2026-10-15	$76.03	$76.07	$76.01	$76.01	$76.01	3,436
2026-10-14	$75.29	$75.36	$75.11	$75.36	$75.36	3,778
2026-10-13	$75.24	$75.67	$75.17	$75.32	$75.32	30,573
2026-10-09	$74.63	$75.19	$74.63	$75.16	$75.16	4,100
2026-10-08	$74.11	$74.62	$74.11	$74.58	$74.58	7,099
2026-10-07	$74.46	$74.60	$74.46	$74.49	$74.49	2,283

Sector	Weight
Technology	25.58%
Financial Services	22.83%
Healthcare	17.97%
Industrials	11.22%
Consumer Defensive	8.78%
Consumer Cyclicals	4.40%
Energy	3.52%
Basic Materials	3.36%
Utilities	2.79%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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Vanguard US Dividend Appreciation CAD Hedged (VGH : TSX)

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