Dividend history
Vanguard Canadian Ultra-Short Government Bond Index ETF
VVSG.TO
Recent payments
$0.0941CAD
Ex: Sep 1, 2026
Pay: Sep 9
$0.0960CAD
Ex: Aug 4, 2026
Pay: Aug 11
$0.0940CAD
Ex: May 1, 2026
$0.0799CAD
Ex: Dec 30, 2025
$0.0780CAD
Ex: Dec 1, 2025
$0.1140CAD
Ex: Nov 3, 2025
$0.1120CAD
Ex: Oct 1, 2025
$0.1040CAD
Ex: Sep 2, 2025
$0.1100CAD
Ex: Aug 1, 2025
$0.1110CAD
Ex: Jul 2, 2025
The Vanguard Canadian Ultra-Short Government Bond Index ETF has increased its dividend.
On August 6, 2026, the Vanguard Canadian Ultra-Short Government Bond Index ETF (VVSG.TO) announced a dividend increase to CA$0.096 per share, up from CA$0.094. This change shows the ETF's commitment to delivering returns to its investors.
Investor takeaway: The new dividend of CA$0.096 continues Vanguard's trend of raising distributions, with a total of 9 increases in the past 1.8 years. Investors holding this ETF in registered accounts like TFSA or RRSP will enjoy this increase without immediate tax implications.
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Vanguard Canadian Ultra-Short Government Bond Index ETF
VVSG.TO
VVSG.TO
Vanguard Canadian Ultra-Short Government Bond Index ETF
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$237.77M
Div. yield
237.00%
52W high
$50.48
52W low
$49.22
Beta
0.00
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Dividend Increase Details
The dividend has risen from CA$0.094 to CA$0.096, an increase of CA$0.002.
Dividend Raise Announcement
The Vanguard Canadian Ultra-Short Government Bond Index ETF has officially raised its monthly dividend to CA$0.096. This increase from CA$0.094 marks a significant adjustment in the ETF's distribution strategy. The announcement was made on July 27, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of August 4, 2026, and payment scheduled for August 11, 2026.
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Historical Context
This recent increase is part of a broader trend for the Vanguard Canadian Ultra-Short Government Bond Index ETF, which has made 17 payments over approximately 1.8 years. During this time, the ETF has seen 9 dividend increases, showing a consistent effort to enhance shareholder returns.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | VVSG.TO |
| Amount | CA$0.096 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-08-04 |
| Record | 2026-08-04 |
| Payment | 2026-08-11 |
| Declared | 2026-07-27 |
| Trailing yield | 240.00% |
| Stock page | VVSG.TO dividend history |
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