Question 1

What is VGSH?

Accepted Answer

VGSH — Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury 1-3 Year Index. This index includes fixed income securities issued by the U.S. Treasury (not including inflation-protected securities, floating rate securities and certain other security types), all with maturities between 1 and 3 years. At least 80% of the fund's assets will be invest…

Question 2

What is the VGSH ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VGSH last traded at $57.63 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VGSH MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VGSH annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VGSH historical returns: YTD: +0.18%, 1-year: +1.56%, 3-year annualised: +4.09%, 5-year annualised: +1.98%, 10-year annualised: +1.68%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.36, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VGSH pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VGSH distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.79%, 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 VGSH invest in?

Accepted Answer

VGSH's top holdings include Wipro Limited ADR (WIT, 1.6%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does VGSH invest in?

Accepted Answer

VGSH'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 VGSH? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VGSH has approximately $35.95B 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 VGSH launched?

Accepted Answer

VGSH 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 VGSH in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VGSH has a 1-year volatility of 1.12% and a beta of 0.24 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.36 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	$57.66	$57.67	$57.60	$57.63	$57.63	4,482,528
2026-10-20	$57.65	$57.68	$57.62	$57.64	$57.64	4,012,903
2026-10-19	$57.66	$57.67	$57.62	$57.64	$57.64	4,017,471
2026-10-16	$57.64	$57.69	$57.62	$57.69	$57.69	4,267,300
2026-10-15	$57.66	$57.69	$57.60	$57.62	$57.62	5,488,700
2026-10-14	$57.45	$57.57	$57.44	$57.56	$57.56	6,719,000
2026-10-13	$57.56	$57.57	$57.54	$57.57	$57.57	5,193,600
2026-10-12	$57.55	$57.56	$57.53	$57.55	$57.55	3,238,400
2026-10-09	$57.55	$57.57	$57.53	$57.57	$57.57	4,690,300
2026-10-08	$57.52	$57.58	$57.49	$57.57	$57.57	3,990,835

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 Short-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares (VGSH : NASDAQ)

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