Question 1

What is VGSR?

Accepted Answer

VGSR — Vert Global Sustainable Real Estate ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund is an actively managed ETF that seeks to provide exposure to a broad portfolio of sustainable real estate companies. It invests in the securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies with a focus on REITs or other pooled investment vehicles or companies that manage a portfolio of income producing real estate or real estate-related loans and that the advisor considers to be similar to REITs beca…

Question 2

What is the VGSR ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VGSR last traded at $10.97 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VGSR MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

VGSR has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.43% 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.

Question 4

What are VGSR annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VGSR historical returns: YTD: -1.94%, 1-year: +3.00%, 3-year annualised: +15.11%, 5-year annualised: +1.40%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.50, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VGSR pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VGSR distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.86%. 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 VGSR invest in?

Accepted Answer

VGSR's top holdings include American Tower Corp (AMT, 5.0%), Simon Property Group Inc (SPG, 5.0%), Welltower Inc (WELL, 5.1%), Prologis Inc (PLD, 4.8%), Digital Realty Trust Inc (DLR, 4.7%) — and 142 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does VGSR invest in?

Accepted Answer

VGSR's largest sector exposures are Real Estate (100.0%), Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VGSR? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VGSR has approximately $489M 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 VGSR launched?

Accepted Answer

VGSR was launched on October 31, 2017, giving it a 9-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 VGSR in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VGSR has a 1-year volatility of 14.99% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.50 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
2026-10-29	$11.04	$11.04	$10.89	$10.97	$10.97	791,056
2026-10-28	$10.80	$10.80	$10.71	$10.77	$10.77	71,154
2026-10-27	$10.91	$10.91	$10.81	$10.84	$10.84	47,360
2026-10-26	$10.88	$10.93	$10.86	$10.89	$10.89	67,220
2026-10-23	$10.91	$10.91	$10.77	$10.83	$10.83	56,400
2026-10-22	$10.74	$10.83	$10.69	$10.79	$10.79	438,400
2026-10-21	$10.77	$10.82	$10.69	$10.72	$10.72	46,400
2026-10-20	$10.62	$10.77	$10.62	$10.76	$10.76	80,900
2026-10-19	$10.70	$11.31	$10.54	$10.58	$10.58	76,343
2026-10-16	$10.71	$10.76	$10.66	$10.68	$10.68	71,500

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	AMT	American Tower Corp	4.99%
2	SPG	Simon Property Group Inc	4.99%
3	WELL	Welltower Inc	5.14%
4	PLD	Prologis Inc	4.81%
5	DLR	Digital Realty Trust Inc	4.70%
6	EQIX	Equinix Inc	4.72%
7	EQR	Equity Residential	4.66%
8	VTR	Ventas Inc	4.42%
9	GMG	Goodman Group	3.45%
10	IRM	Iron Mountain Incorporated	3.45%

Sector	Weight
Real Estate	100.00%
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	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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Vert Global Sustainable Real Estate ETF (VGSR : NASDAQ)

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