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 $48.87 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: +17.90%, 1-year: +32.23%, 3-year annualised: +25.41%, 5-year annualised: +17.36%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 2.13, 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 2.83%, 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, 2.8%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 2.4%), Novartis AG (NOVN, 2.3%), Nestle S.A. (NESN, 2.0%), Shell plc (SHEL, 2.0%) — 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 (43.2%), Healthcare (9.2%), Consumer Defensive (8.5%). 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 $2.26B 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 11.88% and a beta of 0.81 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 2.13 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
2026-09-03	$48.63	$48.87	$48.63	$48.87	$48.87	18,510
2026-09-02	$48.40	$48.47	$48.28	$48.41	$48.41	27,474
2026-09-01	$48.26	$48.51	$48.20	$48.28	$48.28	25,390
2026-08-31	$48.53	$48.53	$48.18	$48.29	$48.29	28,148
2026-08-28	$48.31	$48.54	$48.31	$48.45	$48.45	46,855
2026-08-27	$48.35	$48.35	$48.10	$48.22	$48.22	28,785
2026-08-26	$48.75	$48.79	$48.60	$48.67	$48.67	19,852
2026-08-25	$48.46	$48.65	$48.45	$48.65	$48.65	29,232
2026-08-24	$48.28	$48.50	$48.21	$48.46	$48.46	36,830
2026-08-21	$47.87	$48.21	$47.87	$48.18	$48.18	117,956

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	2.83%
2	ROP	Roche Holding AG	2.39%
3	NOVN	Novartis AG	2.27%
4	NESN	Nestle S.A.	2.00%
5	SHEL	Shell plc	1.99%
6	8306	Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc	1.90%
7	BHP	BHP Group Ltd	1.68%
8	CBA	Commonwealth Bank of Australia	1.62%
9	7203	Toyota Motor Corp	1.60%
10	SAN	Banco Santander S.A.	1.59%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	43.23%
Healthcare	9.21%
Consumer Defensive	8.55%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.01%
Industrials	6.98%
Energy	6.71%
Basic Materials	6.09%
Utilities	5.82%
Communication Services	4.00%
Technology	1.30%
Real Estate	1.09%

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