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 $74.20 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: +5.34%, 1-year: +8.99%, 3-year annualised: +14.26%, 5-year annualised: +8.68%, 10-year annualised: +11.10%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.96, 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 (26.0%), 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 VGH? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VGH has approximately $1.02B 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 9.29% and a beta of 0.69 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.96 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
2026-09-24	$74.25	$74.38	$74.10	$74.20	$74.20	3,830
2026-09-23	$74.96	$74.96	$74.47	$74.51	$74.51	4,003
2026-09-22	$74.80	$74.98	$74.68	$74.88	$74.88	7,442
2026-09-21	$74.82	$75.00	$74.82	$74.97	$74.97	1,015
2026-09-18	$74.30	$74.30	$74.30	$74.30	$74.30	397
2026-09-17	$74.77	$74.77	$74.37	$74.61	$74.61	3,398
2026-09-16	$74.89	$74.90	$74.00	$74.00	$74.00	2,317
2026-09-15	$74.88	$74.88	$74.60	$74.70	$74.70	3,176
2026-09-14	$75.09	$75.17	$75.07	$75.07	$75.07	6,710
2026-09-11	$75.34	$75.49	$75.34	$75.49	$75.49	1,081

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%

Ticker	Name	Price	1D
GASU		$7.03	+13.20%
HNU	BetaPro Natural Gas Leveraged Daily Bull ETF	$10.02	+12.46%
METU		$28.47	+9.37%
QQQT-U	Evolve NASDAQ Technology Index Fund USD Unhedged	$56.30	+7.18%
OILU		$61.89	+6.03%
CGMD		$5.19	+5.92%
AMDU		$27.70	+5.40%
HOU	BetaPro Crude Oil Daily Bull ETF	$26.68	+5.33%

CIBC Investor's Edge

Vanguard US Dividend Appreciation CAD Hedged (VGH : TSX)

Price Chart (30 Days)

Key Statistics

Recent Price History

Annualised Returns

Top 10 Holdings

Sector Weights

ETF Details

7 stocks to buy and hold forever

Compare VGH

Explore More

Compare VGH vs Similar ETFs

Frequently Asked Questions — VGH