(VUDV) Vanguard U.S. High Dividend Yield Index ETF
About this fund
Fund objectives
Vanguard U.S. High Dividend Yield 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 are characterized by higher than average dividend yields. Currently, Vanguard U.S. High Dividend Yield Index ETF seeks to track the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index (or any successor thereto). It invests directly or indirectly primarily in stocks of U.S. companies.
Why this fund
- Seeks to track the performance of the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses.
- Employs a passively managed, full-replication strategy to provide exposure to U.S. companies with higher-than-average dividend yields.
- Uses efficient, cost-effective index management techniques.
Fund facts
Performance
Risk and Volatility
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Portfolio data
Characteristics
| Fundamentals | Fund | Benchmark | As at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of stocks | 594 | 593 | Sep 30 2026 |
| Median market capital | 242.8 B | 242.8 B | Sep 30 2026 |
| 19.5 x | 19.5 x | Sep 30 2026 | |
| 3.0 x | 3.0 x | Sep 30 2026 | |
| 19.3% | 19.3% | Sep 30 2026 | |
| 8.9% | 8.9% | Sep 30 2026 |
Market allocation
As at Sep 30 2026
| Country | Region | Fund | Benchmark | Variance +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States of America | North America | 99.82% | 100.00% | -0.18% |
| United Kingdom | Europe | 0.18% | — | — |
Top 10 Holdings
As at Sep 30 2026
| Holding name | % of market value | Sector | Region | Market value | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc | 6.93108% | Technology | US | $4,594,125.28 | 9,192 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | 3.75333% | Financials | US | $2,487,816.65 | 5,284 |
| ExxonMobil Holdings Corp | 2.84267% | Energy | US | $1,884,209.68 | 8,135 |
| Johnson & Johnson | 2.70624% | Health Care | US | $1,793,776.88 | 4,761 |
| AbbVie Inc | 1.96467% | Health Care | US | $1,302,241.77 | 3,498 |
| Cisco Systems Inc | 1.80435% | Telecommunications | US | $1,195,979.74 | 7,808 |
| Chevron Corp | 1.60738% | Energy | US | $1,065,418.28 | 3,666 |
| Caterpillar Inc | 1.56327% | Industrials | US | $1,036,180.46 | 898 |
| Merck & Co Inc | 1.52502% | Health Care | US | $1,010,828.26 | 4,888 |
| Bank of America Corp | 1.49822% | Financials | US | $993,063.54 | 12,820 |
Prices and distribution
Prices
Historical Prices
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Inception date
Mar 23 2026
Listing date
Mar 25 2026
| Date | NAV (CAD) | Market price (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20 2026 | $28.1663 | $28.1200 |
| Oct 19 2026 | $27.9770 | $27.9800 |
| Oct 16 2026 | $28.1844 | $28.1900 |
| Oct 15 2026 | $28.2175 | $28.2100 |
| Oct 14 2026 | $28.1587 | $28.1500 |
| Oct 13 2026 | $28.1310 | $28.1500 |
| Oct 09 2026 | $28.1566 | $28.1800 |
| Oct 08 2026 | $27.9919 | $27.9600 |
| Oct 07 2026 | $27.9259 | $27.9400 |
| Oct 06 2026 | $27.9863 | $28.0000 |
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
Quarterly
12 month trailing yield
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Distribution yield
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| Type | Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Cash distribution per unit | Reinvestment distribution per unit | Total distribution per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | Sep 18 2026 | Sep 18 2026 | Sep 25 2026 | $0.16161 | — | $0.16161 |
| Income | Jun 18 2026 | Jun 18 2026 | Jun 25 2026 | $0.02821 | — | $0.02821 |
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 |
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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.