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VGG:CA:TSX-Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF

ETF | Others | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 52.6

Change

+0.13 (+0.25)%

Market Cap

CAD 0.26B

Volume

4.72K

Analyst Target

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Analyst Rating

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About

Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ U.S. Dividend Achievers Select Index. This Index consists of common stocks of companies that have a record of increasing dividends over time. This Vanguard ETF invests in U.S. common stocks that have a history of increasing dividends, other than stocks of companies in the real estate and related sectors, such as REITs.

Company Website : www.vanguardcanada.ca

Currency: CAD

Country : Canada

Inception Date: 02/08/2013

Primary Benchmark: NASDAQ US Divd Achvers Select CAD TR

Primary Index: S&P 500 TR (Bank of Canada) CAD

Gross Expense Ratio: NA%

Management Expense Ratio: 0.30 %

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Share Volume

Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2019-07-15 )

Largest Industry Peers for Others

Symbol Name Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
XEF-U:CA iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Ind.. 0.00 %

-0.11 (-0.42%)

 CAD 6.19B
CASH:CA Horizons High Interest Savings.. 0.00 %

+0.01 (+0.02%)

 CAD 4.83B
PHYS-U:CA Sprott Physical Gold Trust 0.00 %

+0.08 (+0.44%)

 CAD 4.76B
XUS-U:CA iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF 0.00 %

-0.21 (-0.33%)

 CAD 4.54B
CEF-U:CA Sprott Physical Gold and Silve.. 0.00 %

N/A

 CAD 3.78B
HXT-U:CA Horizons S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF 0.00 %

+0.15 (+0.37%)

 CAD 3.75B
PSLV-U:CA Sprott Physical Silver Trust 0.00 %

-0.09 (-0.93%)

 CAD 3.29B
IGAF:CA IA Clarington Loomis Global Al.. 0.00 %

N/A

 CAD 3.23B
XEQT:CA iShares Core Equity Portfolio 0.00 %

-0.06 (-0.20%)

 CAD 2.86B
NSCB:CA NBI Sustainable Canadian Bond .. 0.00 %

N/A

 CAD 2.78B

ETFs Containing VGG:CA

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Others) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 16.04% 81% B- 72% C
Dividend Return 0.76% 10% F 13% F
Total Return 16.80% 79% B- 71% C-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 12.23% 96% N/A 86% B+
Dividend Return 1.49% 14% F 18% F
Total Return 13.71% 96% N/A 86% B+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 83.47% 94% A 89% A-
Dividend Return 11.04% 36% F 38% F
Total Return 94.51% 94% A 89% A-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 11.21% 88% B+ 80% B-
Dividend Return 12.92% 88% B+ 80% B-
Total Return 1.71% 79% B- 46% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 6.03% 76% C+ 81% B-
Risk Adjusted Return 214.17% 100% F 100% F
Market Capitalization 0.26B 85% B 68% D+

Annual Financials (CAD)

Quarterly Financials (CAD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.