(VIGG) Vanguard Developed ex-North America Dividend Appreciation Index ETF
About this fund
Fund objectives
Vanguard Developed ex-North America Dividend Appreciation Index ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad international equity index that measures the investment return of common stocks of companies that have a history of increasing dividends over time, with a focus on companies located in developed markets, excluding Canada and the U.S. Currently, Vanguard Developed ex-North America Dividend Appreciation Index ETF seeks to track the S&P Developed ex-North America Dividend Growers Index (or any successor thereto). It invests directly or indirectly primarily in common stocks of international companies.
Why this fund
- Seeks to track the performance of the S&P Developed ex North America Dividend Growers Index to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses.
- Employs a passively managed, full replication strategy to provide exposure to developed market companies outside North America with a history of increasing dividends over time.
- 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 | 224 | 225 | Sep 30 2026 |
| Median market capital | 138.4 B | 138.4 B | Sep 30 2026 |
| 19.4 x | 19.4 x | Sep 30 2026 | |
| 2.7 x | 2.7 x | Sep 30 2026 | |
| 12.2% | 12.2% | Sep 30 2026 | |
| 12.6% | 12.6% | Sep 30 2026 |
Market allocation
As at Sep 30 2026
| Country | Region | Fund | Benchmark | Variance +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | Pacific | 47.52% | 47.53% | -0.01% |
| Switzerland | Europe | 15.26% | 15.23% | 0.03% |
| United Kingdom | Europe | 8.01% | 8.01% | 0.00% |
| Germany | Europe | 7.67% | 7.67% | 0.00% |
| France | Europe | 4.26% | 4.26% | 0.00% |
| Spain | Europe | 3.92% | 3.93% | -0.01% |
| Denmark | Europe | 3.40% | 3.40% | 0.00% |
| Hong Kong | Pacific | 2.69% | 2.69% | 0.00% |
| Australia | Pacific | 2.08% | 2.07% | 0.01% |
| Sweden | Europe | 1.97% | 1.96% | 0.01% |
| Belgium | Europe | 1.34% | 1.36% | -0.02% |
| Republic Of Korea | Pacific | 0.46% | 0.46% | 0.00% |
| Ireland | Europe | 0.43% | 0.43% | 0.00% |
| New Zealand | Pacific | 0.42% | 0.42% | 0.00% |
| Italy | Europe | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0.00% |
Top 10 Holdings
As at Sep 30 2026
| Holding name | % of market value | Sector | Region | Market value | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc | 5.36129% | Financials | JP | $796,009.60 | 23,811 |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc | 4.67398% | Financials | JP | $693,962.05 | 22,128 |
| Hitachi Ltd | 4.37343% | Industrials | JP | $649,338.79 | 13,093 |
| Schneider Electric SE | 4.24983% | Industrials | FR | $630,987.10 | 1,340 |
| SAP SE | 4.15403% | Information Technology | DE | $616,763.12 | 2,060 |
| Sony Group Corp | 3.93863% | Consumer Discretionary | JP | $584,781.97 | 17,218 |
| Iberdrola SA | 3.84444% | Utilities | ES | $570,797.79 | 17,174 |
| Novo Nordisk A/S | 3.39148% | Health Care | DK | $503,544.44 | 9,219 |
| Nestle SA | 3.37889% | Consumer Staples | CH | $501,675.53 | 3,881 |
| Roche Holding AG | 3.33840% | Health Care | CH | $495,664.41 | 835 |
Prices and distribution
Prices
Historical Prices
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Inception date
May 27 2026
Listing date
Jun 01 2026
| Date | NAV (CAD) | Market price (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20 2026 | $26.6277 | $26.8900 |
| Oct 19 2026 | $26.7204 | $26.7900 |
| Oct 16 2026 | $26.9484 | $26.8900 |
| Oct 15 2026 | $26.6643 | $26.9000 |
| Oct 14 2026 | $26.6317 | $26.6500 |
| Oct 13 2026 | $26.5746 | $26.8200 |
| Oct 09 2026 | $26.4301 | $26.6400 |
| Oct 08 2026 | $26.0859 | $26.2600 |
| Oct 07 2026 | $26.3243 | $26.4200 |
| Oct 06 2026 | $26.3997 | $26.4200 |
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 | $0.06318 | — | $0.06318 |
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.