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 $46.96 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: +13.29%, 1-year: +34.51%, 3-year annualised: +24.23%, 5-year annualised: +17.22%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 2.05, 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 2.98%, 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%), Novartis AG (NOVN, 2.4%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 2.4%), Nestle S.A. (NESN, 2.2%), Shell plc (SHEL, 1.8%) — 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 (42.5%), Healthcare (9.6%), Consumer Defensive (8.8%). 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 $2.09B 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 11.59% and a beta of 0.82 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 2.05 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
2026-07-23	$46.94	$46.99	$46.85	$46.96	$46.96	42,674
2026-07-22	$47.55	$47.64	$47.47	$47.47	$47.47	41,409
2026-07-21	$46.95	$47.28	$46.95	$47.26	$47.26	44,242
2026-07-20	$46.86	$46.86	$46.54	$46.60	$46.60	29,041
2026-07-17	$46.69	$46.85	$46.65	$46.82	$46.82	32,676
2026-07-16	$46.73	$47.04	$46.65	$47.00	$47.00	22,072
2026-07-15	$46.97	$47.08	$46.82	$47.04	$47.04	52,954
2026-07-14	$46.96	$47.00	$46.76	$46.80	$46.80	52,188
2026-07-13	$47.00	$47.00	$46.72	$46.76	$46.76	52,715
2026-07-10	$46.94	$47.06	$46.75	$46.96	$46.96	59,575

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	2.69%
2	NOVN	Novartis AG	2.42%
3	ROP	Roche Holding AG	2.40%
4	NESN	Nestle S.A.	2.19%
5	SHEL	Shell plc	1.80%
6	8306	Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc	1.77%
7	BHP	BHP Group Ltd	1.73%
8	SAN	Banco Santander S.A.	1.65%
9	CBA	Commonwealth Bank of Australia	1.57%
10	ALV	Allianz SE VNA O.N.	1.49%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	42.54%
Healthcare	9.57%
Consumer Defensive	8.84%
Industrials	7.04%
Consumer Cyclicals	6.94%
Utilities	6.22%
Basic Materials	6.22%
Energy	6.15%
Communication Services	4.04%
Technology	1.34%
Real Estate	1.09%

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

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