Question 1

What is VGIT?

Accepted Answer

VGIT — Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the bonds that make up the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury 3-10 Year Index. The fund invests by sampling the Target Index, meaning that it holds a range of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the full Target Index in terms of key risk factors and other char…

Question 2

What is the VGIT ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VGIT last traded at $57.00 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VGIT MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

VGIT has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.04% 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 0.04%, VGIT is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are VGIT annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VGIT historical returns: YTD: -1.88%, 1-year: -2.02%, 3-year annualised: +4.03%, 5-year annualised: -0.09%, 10-year annualised: +1.00%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.22, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VGIT pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VGIT distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.06%, paid na. 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 VGIT invest in?

Accepted Answer

VGIT's top holdings include Wipro Limited ADR (WIT, 0.4%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does VGIT invest in?

Accepted Answer

VGIT's largest sector exposures are Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%), Healthcare (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VGIT? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VGIT has approximately $40.40B 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 VGIT launched?

Accepted Answer

VGIT was launched on November 19, 2009, giving it a 17-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 VGIT in Canada?

Accepted Answer

VGIT trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker VGIT. 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 VGIT?

Accepted Answer

VGIT has a 1-year volatility of 3.74% and a beta of 0.80 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.22 indicates below-average 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	$57.08	$57.13	$56.91	$57.00	$57.00	4,923,553
2026-10-20	$57.05	$57.15	$56.97	$57.03	$57.03	4,880,838
2026-10-19	$57.07	$57.11	$56.95	$56.99	$56.99	6,577,283
2026-10-16	$56.99	$57.18	$56.99	$57.13	$57.13	5,476,900
2026-10-15	$57.19	$57.24	$57.03	$57.07	$57.07	8,704,800
2026-10-14	$56.49	$56.84	$56.47	$56.80	$56.80	5,370,000
2026-10-13	$56.78	$56.79	$56.70	$56.74	$56.74	5,086,472
2026-10-12	$56.65	$56.72	$56.65	$56.71	$56.71	3,267,300
2026-10-09	$56.67	$56.72	$56.62	$56.70	$56.70	6,292,500
2026-10-08	$56.57	$56.77	$56.50	$56.74	$56.74	6,413,126

Sector	Weight
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares (VGIT : NASDAQ)

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