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Select a second ETF to benchmark against Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VDY). Compare key metrics including year-to-date performance, management fees, sector exposures and underlying assets to ensure you are selecting the best fund for your investment objectives.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
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VDY
| AuM | $8,430.25 M | |
| Management Fees | 0.20% | |
| Exp. ratio | 0.22% | |
| Tracking Difference | -0.03% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 17, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VDY | +3.90% | +13.77% | +23.62% | +51.54% | +114.48% |
| Flows | VDY | +$289 M | +$870 M | +$1,477 M | +$2,366 M | +$3,455 M |
Exposure
Countries
VDY
Canada
99.63%
Sectors
VDY
Financials
54.77%
Energy
29.54%
Other
15.68%
As of June 17, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
VDY
ROYAL BK CANADA
14.42%
TORONTO DOMINION
10.36%
ENBRIDGE
6.92%
BANK OF MONTREAL
6.18%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
6.00%
CDN NATURAL RESOURCE
5.58%
BNS
5.56%
SUNCOR ENERGY
4.72%
TC ENERGY CORP
3.99%
MANULIFE-S
3.78%
Diversification
VDY
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 61 total
67.51%
Characteristics
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VDY
| Provider | Vanguard | |
| Management | Passively managed | |
| Benchmark | FTSE Canada High Dividend Yield Net Tax Index - CAD | |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.04% | |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | |
| Inception Date | November 2, 2012 |
Recent articles about VDY
ETF Comparison: VDY vs XEI
Sector exposure, diversification, and tracking efficiency separate these two dividend ETF heavyweights.
Posted on 6/1/2026 by Kyle Anthony inDividends
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