DXV.TO vs. VVSG.TO

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

DXV.TO (Dynamic Active Ultra Short Term Bond ETF) and VVSG.TO (Vanguard Canadian Ultra-Short Government Bond Index ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - DXV.TO is a Ultrashort Bond fund actively managed by 1832 Asset Management L.P. (Dynamic Funds), while VVSG.TO is a Canadian Government Bonds fund tracking the Bloomberg Canadian Short Treasury 1-12M Float Adjusted Index. DXV.TO is actively managed, while VVSG.TO is passively managed. Over the past year, DXV.TO returned 3.31% vs 2.41% for VVSG.TO. At a 0.10 correlation, their price movements are largely independent. DXV.TO charges 0.28%/yr vs 0.12%/yr for VVSG.TO.

Performance

DXV.TO vs. VVSG.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Dynamic Active Ultra Short Term Bond ETF (DXV.TO) and Vanguard Canadian Ultra-Short Government Bond Index ETF (VVSG.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, DXV.TO achieves a 1.66% return, which is significantly higher than VVSG.TO's 1.22% return.

DXV.TO

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.30%
• 6M: 1.40%
• YTD: 1.66%
• 1Y: 3.31%
• 3Y*: 4.62%
• 5Y*: 3.70%
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 3.11%

VVSG.TO

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.17%
• 6M: 1.06%
• YTD: 1.22%
• 1Y: 2.41%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 2.81%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
DXV.TO Dynamic Active Ultra Short Term Bond ETF	CA$200.22K	CA$234.39K	CA$329.07K
VVSG.TO Vanguard Canadian Ultra-Short Government Bond Index ETF	CA$254.90K	CA$278.75K	CA$318.98K

DXV.TO vs. VVSG.TO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
DXV.TO Dynamic Active Ultra Short Term Bond ETF	1.66%	4.04%	1.80%
VVSG.TO Vanguard Canadian Ultra-Short Government Bond Index ETF	1.22%	2.80%	1.20%

Correlation

The correlation between DXV.TO and VVSG.TO is 0.11, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.11
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 12, 2024	0.10

Return for Risk

DXV.TO vs. VVSG.TO — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

DXV.TO

DXV.TO Risk / Return Rank: 92
DXV.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 86
DXV.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 90
DXV.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 88
DXV.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 98
DXV.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 97

VVSG.TO

VVSG.TO Risk / Return Rank: 99
VVSG.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 99
VVSG.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 99
VVSG.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 99
VVSG.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 99
VVSG.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 99

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

DXV.TO vs. VVSG.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dynamic Active Ultra Short Term Bond ETF (DXV.TO) and Vanguard Canadian Ultra-Short Government Bond Index ETF (VVSG.TO). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	DXV.TO	VVSG.TO	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	2.03	7.15	-5.12
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	3.12	13.69	-10.57
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.40	4.63	-3.24
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	10.92	17.41	-6.49
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	36.56	215.58	-179.02

DXV.TO vs. VVSG.TO - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current DXV.TO Sharpe Ratio is 2.03, which is lower than the VVSG.TO Sharpe Ratio of 7.15. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of DXV.TO and VVSG.TO, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

DXV.TO vs. VVSG.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum DXV.TO drawdown since its inception was -11.62%, which is greater than VVSG.TO's maximum drawdown of -0.14%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DXV.TO and VVSG.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	DXV.TO	VVSG.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-11.62%	-0.14%	-11.48%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-0.30%	-0.14%	-0.16%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-0.66%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-2.71%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.05%	0.00%	-0.05%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-0.38%	-0.00%	-0.38%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.09%	0.01%	+0.08%

Volatility

DXV.TO vs. VVSG.TO - Volatility Comparison

Dynamic Active Ultra Short Term Bond ETF (DXV.TO) has a higher volatility of 0.48% compared to Vanguard Canadian Ultra-Short Government Bond Index ETF (VVSG.TO) at 0.07%. This indicates that DXV.TO's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than VVSG.TO based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	DXV.TO	VVSG.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.48%	0.07%	+0.41%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	1.24%	0.19%	+1.05%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.63%	0.34%	+1.29%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	3.01%	0.35%	+2.66%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	4.57%	0.35%	+4.22%

DXV.TO vs. VVSG.TO - Expense Ratio Comparison

DXV.TO has a 0.28% expense ratio, which is higher than VVSG.TO's 0.12% expense ratio.

Dividends

DXV.TO vs. VVSG.TO - Dividend Comparison

DXV.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.10%, more than VVSG.TO's 2.40% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
DXV.TO Dynamic Active Ultra Short Term Bond ETF	3.10%	3.35%	5.32%	6.33%	3.98%	0.69%	1.89%	2.25%	1.78%
VVSG.TO Vanguard Canadian Ultra-Short Government Bond Index ETF	2.40%	2.50%	0.73%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both DXV.TO and VVSG.TO in my portfolio?

DXV.TO and VVSG.TO have a correlation of 0.11, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, DXV.TO or VVSG.TO?

On fees, VVSG.TO is cheaper at 0.12% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, DXV.TO or VVSG.TO?

VVSG.TO is cheaper with a 0.12% expense ratio, compared with 0.28% for DXV.TO.

What is the main difference between DXV.TO and VVSG.TO?

DXV.TO is categorized as Ultrashort Bond, while VVSG.TO is Canadian Government Bonds. They also come from different issuers: 1832 Asset Management L.P. (Dynamic Funds) and Vanguard. Their fees differ too: 0.28% for DXV.TO and 0.12% for VVSG.TO.