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VGV ETF · Vanguard Canadian Government Bond Index ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.01%  | -2.18% | +0.28%  | +8.53% | +1.68%  | -0.45% | -0.41% | -0.49% | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -2.18%  | +0.28% | +8.53% | +1.68% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
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.
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.
VGV’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either A+, A, or A-.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | €823.23B |
VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | €549.52B |
VUG | Vanguard Growth ETF | €193.3B |
VEA | Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | €190.07B |
VTV | Vanguard Value ETF | €148.93B |
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 €90M in assets as of May 15, 2026.
How has VGV performed lately?
Based on data from May 15, 2026, VGV returned -1.01% over the past month, -2.18% over the last three months and -0.49% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VGV?
As of May 15, 2026, VGV recorded net flows of -€4.9M year-to-date.
Does VGV distribute dividends?
VGV follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of May 15, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.17%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VGV?
As of March 31, 2026, VGV has significant geographic allocations in Canada.
In which sector or theme does VGV invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VGV focuses largely on Municipal, Sovereign and Government agencies.
How many securities does VGV hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, VGV holds 503 positions in its portfolio, with 23.81% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VGV?
As of March 31, 2026, VGV top three holdings include CA135087T537, CA135087T388 and Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1jun2035, CAD.
What is the base currency of VGV?
The base currency of VGV is CAD.
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