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When evaluating costs, BGU features a management fee (MER) of 0.7%, compared to 0.08% for VSP. Performance-wise, BGU has returned 4.66% year-to-date with -$28 M in net flows, whereas VSP is at 6.55% with +$655 M. 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
VSP
| AuM | $79.88 M | $6,197.75 M |
| Management Fees | 0.70% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.85% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
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% |
VSP | -5.80% | -4.59% | +6.55% | +8.38% | +67.01% | |
| Flows | BGU | +$0 M | -$3 M | -$28 M | -$77 M | -$202 M |
VSP | +$117 M | +$182 M | +$655 M | +$714 M | +$1,916 M |
BGU vs VSP exposure
Countries
BGU
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VSP
USA
97.38%
Sectors
BGU
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VSP
Technology
47.61%
Finance
12.61%
Healthcare
9.07%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.59%
Industrials
7.28%
Other
14.83%
As of November 5, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
BGU
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VSP
NVIDIA Corp.
8.37%
Apple, Inc.
7.36%
Microsoft Corp.
5.77%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.70%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.06%
Broadcom Inc.
2.53%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.45%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.42%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.82%
Tesla, Inc.
1.51%
Diversification
BGU
Exposure data will be available soon
VSP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 503 total
39.00%
Characteristics
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BGU
VSP
| Provider | Bristol Gate | Vanguard |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P 500 CAD Hedged Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Other |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 0.90% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 21, 2018 | November 2, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about BGU and VSP
Which ETF has performed better year to date: BGU or VSP?
As of November 5, 2026, BGU has returned 4.66% year to date, while VSP has returned 6.55%. VSP is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: BGU or VSP?
As of November 5, 2026, BGU manages $79.88 M in assets, while VSP manages $6.20 B. VSP is the larger fund by AUM.
How are BGU and VSP managed?
BGU is actively managed by Bristol Gate. It does not track an index. VSP is passively managed by Vanguard. It tracks the S&P 500 CAD Hedged Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: BGU or VSP?
Year to date, BGU has seen -$27.60 M in net flows, compared with +$654.94 M for VSP. VSP has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of BGU and VSP compare?
BGU has an expense ratio of 0.85%, while VSP has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
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