Question 1

What is VIDY?

Accepted Answer

VIDY — Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the VIDY ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VIDY last traded at $47.15 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VIDY MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are VIDY annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VIDY historical returns: YTD: +13.75%, 1-year: +23.58%, 3-year annualised: +24.84%, 5-year annualised: +17.05%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 2.11, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VIDY pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VIDY distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.82%, 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 VIDY invest in?

Accepted Answer

VIDY's top holdings include HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 2.7%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 2.4%), Novartis AG (NOVN, 2.2%), Shell plc (SHEL, 2.0%), Nestle S.A. (NESN, 1.9%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar DM xNA GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does VIDY invest in?

Accepted Answer

VIDY's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (43.3%), Healthcare (9.2%), Consumer Defensive (8.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VIDY? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VIDY has approximately $2.23B 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 VIDY launched?

Accepted Answer

VIDY was launched on August 21, 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 VIDY in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

VIDY has a 1-year volatility of 12.43% and a beta of 0.81 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 2.11 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
2026-10-06	$47.34	$47.35	$47.12	$47.15	$47.15	57,513
2026-10-05	$46.94	$47.13	$46.83	$47.10	$47.10	39,462
2026-10-02	$46.77	$46.98	$46.68	$46.98	$46.98	31,753
2026-10-01	$47.00	$47.00	$46.36	$46.62	$46.62	68,999
2026-09-30	$47.62	$47.79	$47.30	$47.38	$47.38	26,763
2026-09-29	$47.66	$47.66	$47.30	$47.61	$47.61	46,814
2026-09-28	$48.01	$48.10	$47.78	$48.10	$48.10	31,313
2026-09-25	$47.85	$48.05	$47.73	$48.04	$48.04	32,381
2026-09-24	$47.65	$47.71	$47.40	$47.64	$47.64	44,873
2026-09-23	$47.72	$47.73	$47.35	$47.56	$47.56	44,163

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	2.73%
2	ROP	Roche Holding AG	2.36%
3	NOVN	Novartis AG	2.18%
4	SHEL	Shell plc	1.95%
5	NESN	Nestle S.A.	1.93%
6	8306	Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc	1.92%
7	BHP	BHP Group Ltd	1.85%
8	SAN	Banco Santander S.A.	1.67%
9	7203	Toyota Motor Corp	1.62%
10	ALV	Allianz SE VNA O.N.	1.53%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	43.30%
Healthcare	9.17%
Consumer Defensive	8.22%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.01%
Industrials	6.90%
Energy	6.64%
Basic Materials	6.47%
Utilities	5.74%
Communication Services	4.09%
Technology	1.41%
Real Estate	1.05%

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