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VGV ETF · Vanguard Canadian Government Bond Index ETF

The VGV Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Government Float Adjusted Index. The VGV ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 503 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofCanada Govs1M perf.-4.26%
Last price
$22.24
1M perf.
-1.82%
1M flows
-€6.9M
AuM
€92M
E/R
0.17%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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VGV
$22.24

Performance & flows

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December 30, 2025 → March 30, 2026
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VGV
$22.15
-0.15%
Canada Govs
-1.65%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
-1.82%
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-0.15%
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-0.06%
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+9.66%
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+1.76%
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-2.16%
-0.08%
-0.08%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
92210N102
ISIN
CA92210N1024
AuM
€92M
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E/R
0.17%
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Replication rating
ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
3/30/2026
$22.16
1D NAV change
+0.48%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
503
Inception date
1/31/2017
Jurisdiction
Canada
Distribution
Canada
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
CAD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Benchmark
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Government Float Adjusted Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The Vanguard Canadian Government Bond Index ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad Canadian government bond index. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Canadian Government Float Adjusted Bond Index (or any successor thereto). It invests primarily in public, investment-grade government fixed income securities issued in Canada.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
-0.15%
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-0.06%
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+9.66%
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+1.76%
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Volatility
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UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
Canada
99.87%
Unavailable
0.13%
Sectors
Municipal
37.56%
Sovereign
32.06%
Government agencies
7.93%
Power
3.39%
Financial markets
2.35%
Unavailable
15.81%
Other
0.90%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 503
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
CA135087T537
Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1jun2035, CAD
CA135087T610
CA135087T792
CA135087T388
Canada, Bonds 3% 1jun2034, CAD
Canada, Bonds 3.5% 1sep2029, CAD
CA135087T461
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Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1dec2034, CAD
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1mar2030, CAD
Canada, Bond 1.5 1jun2031 10Y
Canada, Bonds 4% 1mar2029, CAD
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1may2027, CAD
Canada, Bond 1.25 1jun2030 10Y
Canada, Bond 2 1jan2051 30Y
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Sustainability

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SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of December 31, 2025
Methodology

Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about VGV ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.

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ESG Consensus®
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ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.


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99.95% of holdings have positive scoring
0.18% of holdings have negative scoring
96.61%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Government Float Adjusted Total Return Index - CAD
Index ticker
BCGFTRDU Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Issuer

Vanguard
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Number of funds
295
Total AuM
€3.65T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1359%
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Frequently asked questions about VGV

What does Vanguard Canadian Government Bond Index ETF, VGV, invest in?

VGV is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Canadian Investment Grade Government Bonds.

Which benchmark or index does VGV replicate?

VGV tracks the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Canadian Government Float Adjusted Total Return Index - CAD, through a optimized sampling replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VGV?

VGV carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.17%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was VGV launched?

VGV was introduced to the market on January 31, 2017. It trades on Canada

Who is the ETF issuer of VGV?

Vanguard Canadian Government Bond Index ETF, VGV, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VGV?

VGV oversees €92M in assets as of March 30, 2026.

How has VGV performed lately?

Based on data from March 30, 2026, VGV returned -1.82% over the past month, -0.15% over the last three months and -0.08% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for VGV?

As of March 30, 2026, VGV recorded net flows of -€6.9M over the last month and -€4.9M year-to-date.

Does VGV distribute dividends?

VGV follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 30, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.08%.

What are the main country or region exposures of VGV?

As of February 28, 2026, VGV has significant geographic allocations in Canada.

In which sector or theme does VGV invest in?

As of February 28, 2026, VGV focuses largely on Municipal, Sovereign and Government agencies.

How many securities does VGV hold and how diversified is it?

As of February 28, 2026, VGV holds 503 positions in its portfolio, with 23.53% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in VGV?

As of February 28, 2026, VGV top three holdings include CA135087T537, Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1jun2035, CAD and CA135087T610.

What is the base currency of VGV?

The base currency of VGV is CAD.

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