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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF
U.S. Div & Inc Equity
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NAVPS (06-19-2026) |
$113.43 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.31
(0.28%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (August 02, 2013): 13.88%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 4.11% | 4.44% | 4.55% | 7.49% | 20.44% | 15.95% | 17.34% | 15.10% | 12.96% | 13.71% | 13.46% | 13.36% | 12.60% | 13.23% |
| Benchmark | 6.61% | 11.78% | 9.89% | 12.01% | 30.16% | 22.09% | 24.20% | 20.67% | 17.24% | 18.16% | 17.70% | 16.50% | 15.73% | 16.24% |
| Category Average | 2.83% | 3.90% | 7.55% | 8.86% | 21.45% | 15.14% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Category Rank | 63 / 229 | 119 / 228 | 169 / 226 | 144 / 226 | 111 / 221 | 68 / 210 | 84 / 199 | 53 / 192 | 63 / 188 | 77 / 186 | 39 / 181 | 22 / 167 | 20 / 142 | 16 / 124 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.96% | 2.42% | 1.43% | 4.01% | 1.35% | 2.17% | -2.73% | 1.10% | 1.80% | -3.37% | 3.82% | 4.11% |
| Benchmark | 4.21% | 3.75% | 1.28% | 5.00% | 3.05% | -0.03% | -1.89% | 0.38% | -0.17% | -2.91% | 8.00% | 6.61% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
8.66% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-7.05% (February 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 8.07% | 13.81% | 5.77% | 22.67% | 12.55% | 22.40% | -3.97% | 11.43% | 26.27% | 8.45% |
| Benchmark | 8.65% | 13.80% | 3.98% | 25.18% | 16.07% | 28.16% | -12.52% | 23.32% | 36.01% | 12.28% |
| Category Average | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9.67% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Category Rank | 100/ 114 | 30/ 137 | 22/ 165 | 32/ 180 | 10/ 186 | 113/ 188 | 121/ 191 | 44/ 192 | 68/ 204 | 99/ 218 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
26.27% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-3.97% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 100.00 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Exchange Traded Fund | 100.00 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 100.00 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VIG) | 100.00 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF
Median
Other - U.S. Div & Inc Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 9.87% | 11.32% | 11.15% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.74 | 0.75 | 0.80 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.82% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Sharpe | 1.32 | 0.88 | 1.00 |
| Sortino | 2.25 | 1.42 | 1.48 |
| Treynor | 0.18 | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Tax Efficiency | 96.84% | 95.91% | 95.81% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 8.33% | 9.87% | 11.32% | 11.15% |
| Beta | 0.61 | 0.74 | 0.75 | 0.80 |
| Alpha | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.74% | 0.82% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Sharpe | 2.00 | 1.32 | 0.88 | 1.00 |
| Sortino | 3.43 | 2.25 | 1.42 | 1.48 |
| Treynor | 0.27 | 0.18 | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Tax Efficiency | 97.62% | 96.84% | 95.91% | 95.81% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | August 02, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | - |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Investment Objectives
Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a U.S. equity index that measures the investment return of common stocks of U.S. companies that have a record of increasing dividends over time. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the NASDAQ US Dividend Achievers Select Index (or any successor thereto). It invests directly or indirectly primarily in stocks of U.S. companies.
Investment Strategy
In order to achieve its investment objective, Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF employs a "passive management" - or indexing - investment approach designed to track the performance of the NASDAQ U.S. Dividend Achievers Select Index. This Vanguard ETF invests primarily in a U.S.-domiciled Vanguard Fund thatseeks to track the NASDAQ US Dividend Achievers Select Index.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Distributor |
- |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | No |
| PAC Initial Investment | - |
| PAC Subsequent | - |
| SWP Allowed | No |
| SWP Min Balance | - |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | - |
Fees
| MER | 0.31% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.28% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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