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When evaluating costs, BGU features a management fee (MER) of 0.7%, compared to 0.2% for VDY. Performance-wise, BGU has returned 4.66% year-to-date with -$28 M in net flows, whereas VDY is at 27.2% with +$2 B. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
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BGU
VDY
| AuM | $79.88 M | $9,245.05 M |
| Management Fees | 0.70% | 0.20% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.85% | 0.22% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.04% |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 5, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BGU | -3.83% | -5.11% | +4.66% | +3.64% | +43.81% |
VDY | +1.61% | -0.27% | +27.20% | +36.15% | +121.92% | |
| Flows | BGU | +$0 M | -$3 M | -$28 M | -$77 M | -$202 M |
VDY | +$110 M | +$322 M | +$2,154 M | +$2,445 M | +$4,012 M |
BGU vs VDY exposure
Countries
BGU
Exposure data will be available soon
VDY
Canada
96.89%
Sectors
BGU
Exposure data will be available soon
VDY
Finance
60.29%
Energy
27.72%
Other
11.99%
As of November 5, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
BGU
Exposure data will be available soon
VDY
Royal Bank of Canada
15.81%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
11.12%
Bank of Montreal
6.79%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
6.44%
Enbridge, Inc.
5.93%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
5.81%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
5.52%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
4.63%
Manulife Financial Corp.
4.09%
TC Energy Corp.
3.46%
Diversification
BGU
Exposure data will be available soon
VDY
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 58 total
69.60%
Characteristics
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BGU
VDY
| Provider | Bristol Gate | Vanguard |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | FTSE Canada High Dividend Yield Net Tax Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 3.07% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 21, 2018 | November 2, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about BGU and VDY
Which ETF has performed better year to date: BGU or VDY?
As of November 5, 2026, BGU has returned 4.66% year to date, while VDY has returned 27.20%. VDY is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: BGU or VDY?
As of November 5, 2026, BGU manages $79.88 M in assets, while VDY manages $9.25 B. VDY is the larger fund by AUM.
How are BGU and VDY managed?
BGU is actively managed by Bristol Gate. It does not track an index. VDY is passively managed by Vanguard. It tracks the FTSE Canada High Dividend Yield Net Tax Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: BGU or VDY?
Year to date, BGU has seen -$27.60 M in net flows, compared with +$2,153.82 M for VDY. VDY has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of BGU and VDY compare?
BGU has an expense ratio of 0.85%, while VDY has an expense ratio of 0.22%.
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