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RBC QUANT EUROPEAN Dividend LEADERS ETF (RPDH) and Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETF (VE) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that RPDH focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Finance, Technology, and Industrials, while VE leans towards Finance, Industrials, and Healthcare. When evaluating costs, RPDH features a management fee (MER) of 0.49%, compared to 0.2% for VE. Performance-wise, RPDH has returned 18.19% year-to-date with +$3 M in net flows, whereas VE is at 10.71% with +$116 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
Compare
RPDH
VE
| AuM | $26.42 M | $680.42 M |
| Management Fees | 0.49% | 0.20% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.54% | 0.23% |
| Tracking Difference | - | 0.07% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 17, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | RPDH | -0.99% | +2.33% | +18.19% | +31.39% | +75.55% |
VE | -2.04% | -0.22% | +10.71% | +17.60% | +73.25% | |
| Flows | RPDH | +$0 M | +$1 M | +$3 M | +$4 M | +$4 M |
VE | +$5 M | +$22 M | +$116 M | +$162 M | +$368 M |
RPDH vs VE exposure
Countries
RPDH
United Kingdom
20.68%
Switzerland
14.51%
France
13.84%
Germany
12.77%
Netherlands
11.08%
Italy
7.20%
Other
19.93%
VE
United Kingdom
21.73%
Switzerland
14.66%
France
13.10%
Germany
12.76%
Netherlands
8.92%
Other
28.84%
Sectors
RPDH
Finance
25.42%
Technology
14.00%
Industrials
13.42%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
12.47%
Healthcare
10.55%
Utilities
7.22%
Other
16.94%
VE
Finance
26.51%
Industrials
16.97%
Healthcare
11.60%
Technology
9.00%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.50%
Other
27.42%
As of September 17, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
RPDH
ASML Holding NV
5.66%
Roche Holding AG
4.49%
Unilever Plc
4.16%
Enel SpA
3.54%
ING Groep NV
2.88%
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
2.57%
AXA SA
2.53%
Naturgy Energy Group SA
2.38%
Carrefour SA
2.32%
RELX Plc
2.27%
VE
ASML Holding NV
3.95%
HSBC Holdings Plc
2.26%
Roche Holding AG
1.91%
Novartis AG
1.81%
Nestlé SA
1.60%
Shell Plc
1.58%
AstraZeneca PLC
1.58%
Siemens AG
1.48%
Banco Santander SA
1.27%
Allianz SE
1.17%
Diversification
RPDH
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 81 total
32.80%
VE
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 1,216 total
18.60%
Characteristics
Compare
RPDH
VE
| Provider | RBC Global Asset Management | Vanguard |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Net Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.03% | 2.65% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 22, 2014 | June 30, 2014 |
Frequently asked questions about RPDH and VE
Which ETF has performed better year to date: RPDH or VE?
As of September 17, 2026, RPDH has returned 18.19% year to date, while VE has returned 10.71%. RPDH is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: RPDH or VE?
As of September 17, 2026, RPDH manages $26.42 M in assets, while VE manages $680.42 M. VE is the larger fund by AUM.
How are RPDH and VE managed?
RPDH is actively managed by RBC Global Asset Management. It does not track an index. VE is passively managed by Vanguard. It tracks the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Net Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do RPDH and VE emphasize?
RPDH is most exposed to Finance, Technology, and Industrials. VE is most exposed to Finance, Industrials, and Healthcare.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: RPDH or VE?
Year to date, RPDH has seen +$2.69 M in net flows, compared with +$115.76 M for VE. VE has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of RPDH and VE compare?
RPDH has an expense ratio of 0.54%, while VE has an expense ratio of 0.23%.
What are the top holdings of RPDH and VE?
RPDH's largest holdings include ASML Holding NV, Roche Holding AG, and Unilever Plc. VE's top holdings include ASML Holding NV, HSBC Holdings Plc, and Roche Holding AG.
Which ETF is more diversified: RPDH or VE?
RPDH holds 81 securities, while VE holds 1174. On holdings count, VE is the more diversified portfolio.
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