The Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Canada High Dividend Yield Index. This Index is a market capitalization-weighted index that aims to capture the performance of common stocks of Canadian companies that are characterized by high dividend yield. This Vanguard ETF invests in a diversified group of the highest yielding dividend and distribution paying Canadian listed companies across all industries other than real estate and related sectors, such as REITs and real estate investment and services.