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 $47.03 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: +13.46%, 1-year: +25.79%, 3-year annualised: +22.96%, 5-year annualised: +16.66%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 2.10, 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 2.76%, 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, 2.9%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 2.3%), Novartis AG (NOVN, 2.2%), Shell plc (SHEL, 1.9%), 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 (42.4%), Healthcare (9.0%), 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 $2.24B 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 12.86% and a beta of 0.84 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 2.10 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
2026-10-14	$47.09	$47.13	$46.90	$47.03	$47.03	52,315
2026-10-13	$47.04	$47.35	$47.04	$47.16	$47.16	43,369
2026-10-09	$46.81	$46.88	$46.74	$46.88	$46.88	72,200
2026-10-08	$46.55	$46.65	$46.32	$46.63	$46.63	35,328
2026-10-07	$46.57	$46.87	$46.57	$46.83	$46.83	27,955
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

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	2.85%
2	ROP	Roche Holding AG	2.27%
3	NOVN	Novartis AG	2.17%
4	SHEL	Shell plc	1.91%
5	NESN	Nestle S.A.	1.88%
6	8306	Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc	2.01%
7	BHP	BHP Group Ltd	1.83%
8	SAN	Banco Santander S.A.	1.60%
9	7203	Toyota Motor Corp	1.69%
10	ALV	Allianz SE VNA O.N.	1.50%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	42.44%
Healthcare	8.96%
Consumer Defensive	8.54%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.34%
Industrials	7.13%
Energy	6.60%
Basic Materials	6.48%
Utilities	5.65%
Communication Services	4.29%
Technology	1.42%
Real Estate	1.09%

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Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VIDY : TSX)

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