Question 1

What is VGH?

Accepted Answer

VGH (Vanguard US Dividend Appreciation CAD Hedged) 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 VGH ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VGH last traded at $75.41 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: +7.06%, 1-year: +15.48%, 3-year annualised: +13.86%, 5-year annualised: +8.89%, 10-year annualised: +11.31%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.99, 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 1.05%, 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 (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 VGH? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VGH has approximately $1.01B 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 9.66% and a beta of 0.73 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.99 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
2026-07-02	$75.24	$75.41	$74.91	$75.41	$75.41	2,829
2026-06-30	$74.52	$74.97	$74.52	$74.84	$74.84	1,400
2026-06-29	$74.47	$74.60	$74.47	$74.56	$74.56	1,909
2026-06-26	$73.63	$74.37	$73.63	$74.05	$74.05	10,400
2026-06-25	$74.80	$74.80	$74.15	$74.16	$74.16	10,100
2026-06-24	$74.17	$74.41	$73.94	$73.94	$73.94	4,487
2026-06-23	$74.19	$74.19	$73.94	$73.96	$73.96	3,862
2026-06-22	$74.50	$74.62	$74.28	$74.28	$74.28	2,996
2026-06-19	$74.18	$74.39	$74.18	$74.33	$74.33	1,505
2026-06-18	$74.54	$74.69	$74.24	$74.28	$74.28	7,036

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 US Dividend Appreciation CAD Hedged (VGH : TSX)

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