Question 1

What is VGV?

Accepted Answer

VGV — Vanguard Canadian Government Bond Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. Vanguard Canadian Government Bond Index ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad Canadian government bond index. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Canadian Government Float Adjusted Bond Index (or any successor thereto). It invests primarily in public, investment-grade government…

Question 2

What is the VGV ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VGV last traded at $21.76 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VGV MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VGV annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VGV historical returns: YTD: -2.16%, 1-year: -2.00%, 3-year annualised: +4.40%, 5-year annualised: -0.31%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.14, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VGV pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VGV distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.43%, paid monthly. 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 VGV invest in?

Accepted Answer

VGV's top holdings include Canada (Government of) 1.25% (null, 2.2%), Canada (Government of) 1.5% (null, 2.1%), Canada (Government of) 0.25% (null, 1.9%), Canada (Government of) 2% (null, 1.6%), Canada (Government of) 5.75% (null, 1.6%) — and 2 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VGV invest in?

Accepted Answer

VGV'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 VGV? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VGV has approximately $125M 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 VGV launched?

Accepted Answer

VGV was launched on January 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 VGV in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VGV has a 1-year volatility of 4.60% and a beta of 1.09 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.14 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	$21.76	$21.77	$21.74	$21.76	$21.76	8,941
2026-10-20	$21.70	$21.70	$21.70	$21.70	$21.70	2,099
2026-10-19	$21.70	$21.70	$21.60	$21.60	$21.60	4,809
2026-10-16	$21.77	$21.77	$21.77	$21.77	$21.77	1,874
2026-10-15	$21.83	$21.83	$21.81	$21.81	$21.81	1,085
2026-10-14	$21.63	$21.75	$21.63	$21.75	$21.75	1,320
2026-10-13	$21.69	$21.72	$21.69	$21.72	$21.72	642
2026-10-09	$21.68	$21.69	$21.65	$21.69	$21.69	2,500
2026-10-08	$21.57	$21.60	$21.51	$21.60	$21.60	16,863
2026-10-07	$21.52	$21.57	$21.52	$21.55	$21.55	1,714

#	Name	Weight
1	Canada (Government of) 1.25%	2.24%
2	Canada (Government of) 1.5%	2.11%
3	Canada (Government of) 0.25%	1.92%
4	Canada (Government of) 2%	1.57%
5	Canada (Government of) 5.75%	1.57%
6	Canada (Government of) 0.5%	1.45%
7	Ontario (Province Of) 3.45%	1.35%

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 Canadian Government Bond Index ETF (VGV : TSX)

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What is VGV?

What is the VGV ETF price today?

What is the VGV MER (management expense ratio)?

What are VGV annualised returns?

Does VGV pay dividends or distributions?

What does VGV invest in?

What sectors does VGV invest in?

How large is VGV? (Assets under management)

When was VGV launched?

How do I buy VGV in Canada?

How risky is VGV?

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Period	Return
YTD	-2.16%
1 Year	-2.00%
3 Year (Ann.)	+4.40%
5 Year (Ann.)	-0.31%
1Y Volatility	4.60%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	0.14