Question 1

What is VGRO?

Accepted Answer

VGRO — Vanguard Growth Portfolio — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. Seeks to achieve its investment objective by primarily investing in equity and fixed income securities. It may do so either directly or indirectly through investment in one or more exchange traded funds managed by the manager or an affiliate or certain other investment funds.

Question 2

What is the VGRO ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VGRO last traded at $47.68 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VGRO MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VGRO annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VGRO historical returns: YTD: +10.52%, 1-year: +13.26%, 3-year annualised: +19.86%, 5-year annualised: +10.63%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.79, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VGRO pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VGRO distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.72%, 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 VGRO invest in?

Accepted Answer

VGRO's top holdings include Vanguard US Total Market (VUN, 35.9%), Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap (VCN, 23.5%), Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North Amer Idx ETF (VIU, 15.0%), Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond (VAB, 11.5%), Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE, 5.6%) — and 2 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Eq Gbl Tgt Alloc NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VGRO invest in?

Accepted Answer

VGRO's largest sector exposures are Technology (23.7%), Financial Services (22.5%), Industrials (10.9%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VGRO? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VGRO has approximately $10.99B 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 VGRO launched?

Accepted Answer

VGRO was launched on January 25, 2018, giving it a 8-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 VGRO in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VGRO has a 1-year volatility of 8.55% and a beta of 1.09 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.79 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
2026-10-21	$47.64	$47.75	$47.53	$47.68	$47.68	176,705
2026-10-20	$47.25	$47.61	$47.20	$47.50	$47.50	175,262
2026-10-19	$47.59	$47.59	$47.35	$47.41	$47.41	279,830
2026-10-16	$47.89	$47.91	$47.41	$47.53	$47.53	167,520
2026-10-15	$47.57	$47.87	$47.41	$47.87	$47.87	191,712
2026-10-14	$47.94	$47.98	$47.55	$47.65	$47.65	321,345
2026-10-13	$48.10	$48.12	$47.93	$48.06	$48.06	266,023
2026-10-09	$47.92	$48.11	$47.92	$48.10	$48.10	123,300
2026-10-08	$47.71	$47.76	$47.57	$47.65	$47.65	211,726
2026-10-07	$47.91	$47.91	$47.68	$47.83	$47.83	168,061

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	VUN	Vanguard US Total Market	35.87%
2	VCN	Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap	23.51%
3	VIU	Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North Amer Idx ETF	15.01%
4	VAB	Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond	11.54%
5	VEE	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF	5.59%
6	VBG	Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VBG.NE)	3.79%
7	VBU	Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF	3.52%

Sector	Weight
Technology	23.70%
Financial Services	22.48%
Industrials	10.90%
Basic Materials	8.15%
Energy	7.85%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.15%
Healthcare	6.64%
Communication Services	5.25%
Consumer Defensive	4.10%
Utilities	2.34%
Real Estate	2.01%

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