(VDY) Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF
About this fund
Fund objectives
Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad Canadian equity index that measures the investment return of common stocks of Canadian companies that are characterized by high dividend yield. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the FTSE Canada High Dividend Yield Index (or any successor thereto). It invests primarily in common stocks of Canadian companies that pay dividends.
Why this fund
- Seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Canada High Dividend Yield Index to the extent possible and before fees and expenses.
- Employs a passively managed, full-replicated index strategy to provide exposure of Canadian large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks, diversified across all industries.
- Uses efficient, cost effective index management techniques.
Fund facts
Performance
Risk and Volatility
As at Sep 30 2026
Portfolio data
Characteristics
| Fundamentals | Fund | Benchmark | As at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of stocks | 58 | 58 | Sep 30 2026 |
| Median market capital | 142.3 B | 142.3 B | Sep 30 2026 |
| 16.8 x | 16.8 x | Sep 30 2026 | |
| 2.3 x | 2.3 x | Sep 30 2026 | |
| 13.1% | 13.1% | Sep 30 2026 | |
| 5.7% | 5.7% | Sep 30 2026 |
Market allocation
As at Sep 30 2026
| Country | Region | Fund | Benchmark | Variance +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | North America | 100.00% | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Top 10 Holdings
As at Sep 30 2026
| Holding name | % of market value | Sector | Region | Market value | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | 15.80807% | Financials | CA | $1,418,974,428.88 | 5,068,852 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank/The | 11.11577% | Financials | CA | $997,781,092.82 | 5,962,954 |
| Bank of Montreal | 6.78906% | Financials | CA | $609,404,522.62 | 2,560,846 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia/The | 6.43819% | Financials | CA | $577,909,342.84 | 4,465,724 |
| Enbridge Inc | 5.93227% | Energy | CA | $532,496,585.25 | 8,049,835 |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 5.81367% | Financials | CA | $521,850,872.41 | 3,329,617 |
| Canadian Natural Resources Ltd | 5.51570% | Energy | CA | $495,103,899.27 | 7,397,339 |
| Suncor Energy Inc | 4.62777% | Energy | CA | $415,400,751.50 | 4,304,671 |
| Manulife Financial Corp | 4.09290% | Financials | CA | $367,389,198.56 | 6,058,529 |
| TC Energy Corp | 3.46330% | Energy | CA | $310,875,348.63 | 3,773,217 |
Prices and distribution
Prices
Historical Prices
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Inception date
Nov 02 2012
Listing date
Nov 08 2012
| Date | NAV (CAD) | Market price (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 2026 | $78.0698 | $78.1000 |
| Oct 22 2026 | $78.1904 | $78.2400 |
| Oct 21 2026 | $78.3643 | $78.3600 |
| Oct 20 2026 | $77.6630 | $77.6600 |
| Oct 19 2026 | $77.1757 | $77.1400 |
| Oct 16 2026 | $77.7486 | $77.7100 |
| Oct 15 2026 | $77.1349 | $77.1400 |
| Oct 14 2026 | $76.7313 | $76.7200 |
| Oct 13 2026 | $76.8459 | $76.8400 |
| Oct 09 2026 | $75.3485 | $75.3400 |
With an online brokerage | With a financial advisor
There are two ways to buy Vanguard's funds in Canada
How to buyDistribution history
Distribution frequency
Monthly
12 month trailing yield
3.11%
(Sep 30 2026)
Distribution yield
2.97%
(Sep 30 2026)
| Type | Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Cash distribution per unit | Reinvestment distribution per unit | Total distribution per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | Oct 16 2026 | Oct 16 2026 | Oct 23 2026 | $0.15963 | — | $0.15963 |
| Income | Sep 18 2026 | Sep 18 2026 | Sep 25 2026 | $0.18622 | — | $0.18622 |
| Income | Aug 21 2026 | Aug 21 2026 | Aug 28 2026 | $0.21121 | — | $0.21121 |
| Income | Jul 17 2026 | Jul 17 2026 | Jul 24 2026 | $0.17681 | — | $0.17681 |
| Income | Jun 19 2026 | Jun 19 2026 | Jun 26 2026 | $0.18032 | — | $0.18032 |
| Income | May 15 2026 | May 15 2026 | May 25 2026 | $0.20906 | — | $0.20906 |
| Income | Apr 17 2026 | Apr 17 2026 | Apr 24 2026 | $0.18968 | — | $0.18968 |
| Income | Mar 20 2026 | Mar 20 2026 | Mar 27 2026 | $0.17459 | — | $0.17459 |
| Income | Feb 20 2026 | Feb 20 2026 | Feb 27 2026 | $0.19976 | — | $0.19976 |
| Income | Jan 16 2026 | Jan 16 2026 | Jan 23 2026 | $0.17058 | — | $0.17058 |
Annual distributions
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| Year | Eligible dividends | Non eligible dividends | Other income | Capital gains | Return of capital | Foreign income | Foreign tax paid | Total distribution per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $0.00465 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00465 |
| 2013 | $0.75330 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.04694 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.80024 |
| 2014 | $1.02250 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.30087 | $0.00122 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $1.32459 |
| 2015 | $1.11581 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.20281 | $0.00138 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $1.32000 |
| 2016 | $1.07706 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00295 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $1.08001 |
| 2017 | $1.18681 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00095 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $1.18776 |
| 2018 | $1.33035 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $1.33035 |
| 2019 | $1.48081 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00042 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $1.48122 |
| 2020 | $1.50321 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00059 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $1.50380 |
| 2021 | $1.54281 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.15894 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $1.70175 |
| 2022 | $1.82133 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $1.35546 | $0.00055 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $3.17734 |
| 2023 | $1.97785 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.13860 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $2.11645 |
| 2024 | $2.15701 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.29367 | $0.00071 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $2.45139 |
| 2025 | $2.19840 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.76462 | $0.00151 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $2.96453 |
Purchase information
Currencies and stock exchanges
Listed currencies: CAD
Base currency:CAD
Exchanges: Toronto Stock Exchange
Fund codes
The management expense ratio (MER) is the MER as of the most recent fund year end, including waivers and absorptions, and is expressed as an annualized percentage of the daily average net asset value. Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. expects to continue absorbing or waiving certain fees indefinitely but may, in its discretion, discontinue this practice at any time. For recently launched funds, MER information is not yet available.