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CI MSCI World ESG Impact Index ETF (CESG) and Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGH) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that CESG focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Healthcare, Technology, and Finance, while VGH leans towards Technology, Finance, and Healthcare. When evaluating costs, CESG features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.28% for VGH. Performance-wise, CESG has returned 20.49% year-to-date with +$0 M in net flows, whereas VGH is at 9.68% with +$23 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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CESG
VGH
| AuM | $10.51 M | $1,041.66 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.28% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.39% | 0.32% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.16% | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 20, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CESG | -1.53% | +3.05% | +20.49% | +18.01% | +28.61% |
VGH | +2.04% | +2.71% | +9.68% | +10.86% | +57.84% | |
| Flows | CESG | +$0 M | +$0 M | +$0 M | +$0 M | -$2 M |
VGH | -$1 M | +$2 M | +$23 M | +$35 M | +$185 M |
CESG vs VGH exposure
Countries
CESG
USA
64.65%
Japan
7.94%
Other
27.41%
VGH
USA
95.30%
Sectors
CESG
Healthcare
26.43%
Technology
21.94%
Finance
15.82%
Industrials
12.84%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
10.30%
Other
12.68%
VGH
Technology
26.27%
Finance
20.43%
Healthcare
18.15%
Industrials
9.45%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.87%
Other
16.82%
As of October 20, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
CESG
ServiceNow, Inc.
6.65%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
5.74%
Marvell Technology, Inc.
5.50%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
5.20%
Novartis AG
4.64%
Equinix, Inc.
4.59%
NVIDIA Corp.
4.58%
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
4.37%
First Solar, Inc.
4.17%
CSL Ltd.
3.06%
VGH
Microsoft Corp.
4.67%
Apple, Inc.
4.50%
Broadcom Inc.
4.34%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
4.07%
Eli Lilly & Co.
3.90%
ExxonMobil Holdings Corp.
2.84%
Johnson & Johnson
2.73%
Visa, Inc.
2.50%
Mastercard, Inc.
2.03%
Walmart, Inc.
1.96%
Diversification
CESG
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 67 total
48.51%
VGH
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 333 total
33.53%
Characteristics
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CESG
VGH
| Provider | CI | Vanguard |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | MSCI World ESG Select Impact ex Fossil Fuels 100% hedged to CAD Index - CAD | S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index - USD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Other |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.24% | 1.07% |
| Meets ESG criteria | Yes | No |
| Inception Date | September 12, 2019 | August 2, 2013 |
Frequently asked questions about CESG and VGH
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CESG or VGH?
As of October 20, 2026, CESG has returned 20.49% year to date, while VGH has returned 9.68%. CESG is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CESG or VGH?
As of October 20, 2026, CESG manages $10.51 M in assets, while VGH manages $1.04 B. VGH is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CESG and VGH managed?
CESG is passively managed by CI. It tracks the MSCI World ESG Select Impact ex Fossil Fuels 100% hedged to CAD Index - CAD benchmark. VGH is passively managed by Vanguard. It tracks the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index - USD benchmark.
What sectors do CESG and VGH emphasize?
CESG is most exposed to Healthcare, Technology, and Finance. VGH is most exposed to Technology, Finance, and Healthcare.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: CESG or VGH?
Year to date, CESG has seen +$0.00 M in net flows, compared with +$23.30 M for VGH. VGH has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CESG and VGH compare?
CESG has an expense ratio of 0.39%, while VGH has an expense ratio of 0.32%.
What are the top holdings of CESG and VGH?
CESG's largest holdings include ServiceNow, Inc., Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Marvell Technology, Inc.. VGH's top holdings include Microsoft Corp., Apple, Inc., and Broadcom Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: CESG or VGH?
CESG holds 67 securities, while VGH holds 331. On holdings count, VGH is the more diversified portfolio.
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