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When evaluating costs, FCRR features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.2% for VDY. Performance-wise, FCRR has returned 16.98% year-to-date with -$4 M in net flows, whereas VDY is at 28.79% 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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FCRR
VDY
| AuM | $34.64 M | $9,265.36 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.20% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.39% | 0.22% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.71% | -0.03% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 16, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FCRR | +1.87% | +1.25% | +16.98% | +19.79% | +86.54% |
VDY | +1.64% | -0.66% | +28.79% | +40.19% | +126.50% | |
| Flows | FCRR | +$0 M | -$3 M | -$4 M | -$6 M | -$35 M |
VDY | +$86 M | +$346 M | +$2,059 M | +$2,443 M | +$3,942 M |
FCRR vs VDY exposure
Countries
FCRR
Exposure data will be available soon
VDY
Canada
96.94%
Sectors
FCRR
Exposure data will be available soon
VDY
Finance
59.44%
Energy
28.52%
Other
12.04%
As of October 16, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
FCRR
Exposure data will be available soon
VDY
Royal Bank of Canada
15.65%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
11.07%
Bank of Montreal
6.59%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
6.17%
Enbridge, Inc.
6.05%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
5.71%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
5.60%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
4.35%
Manulife Financial Corp.
3.88%
TC Energy Corp.
3.57%
Diversification
FCRR
Exposure data will be available soon
VDY
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 60 total
68.65%
Characteristics
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FCRR
VDY
| Provider | Fidelity | Vanguard |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Fidelity Canada U.S. Dividend for Rising Rates Index TR - CAD | FTSE Canada High Dividend Yield Net Tax Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 2.11% | 3.25% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | September 18, 2018 | November 2, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about FCRR and VDY
Which ETF has performed better year to date: FCRR or VDY?
As of October 16, 2026, FCRR has returned 16.98% year to date, while VDY has returned 28.79%. VDY is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FCRR or VDY?
As of October 16, 2026, FCRR manages $34.64 M in assets, while VDY manages $9.27 B. VDY is the larger fund by AUM.
How are FCRR and VDY managed?
FCRR is passively managed by Fidelity. It tracks the Fidelity Canada U.S. Dividend for Rising Rates Index TR - CAD benchmark. 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: FCRR or VDY?
Year to date, FCRR has seen -$4.37 M in net flows, compared with +$2,058.83 M for VDY. VDY has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of FCRR and VDY compare?
FCRR has an expense ratio of 0.39%, while VDY has an expense ratio of 0.22%.
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