DGGF vs VDGR - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing DGGF and VDGR. VDGR has the lower management fee at 0.27% a year, VDGR has the higher 5 years return at 6.7% a year, and VDGR offers the higher at 4.1%.

Lower fee

VDGR 0.27% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

VDGR 6.7% p.a.

Higher yield

VDGR 4.1%

Higher risk-adjusted

VDGR Sharpe 0.41 (5y)

Lower volatility

VDGR 8.6% (5y)

Larger fund

VDGR $1.6bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	DGGF BetaShares Ethical Diversified Growth ETF	VDGR Vanguard Diversified Growth Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	AU, Intl, ESG	AU, Intl, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$50m	$1.6bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.39%	0.27%
Dividend yield	2.87%	4.1%
Franking	20%	22%
Turnover	15%	8%
Tax drag	1.11%	1.24%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-0.5% net	5.7% net
3-year return	8.6% net	12% net
5-year return	4.3% net	6.7% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	8.5%	7%
Volatility (5y)	9.9%	8.6%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.54	1.08
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.13	0.41
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

DGGF BetaShares Ethical Diversified Growth ETF

Low-cost: a 0.39% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VDGR and VDHG.

Full DGGF analysis →

VDGR Vanguard Diversified Growth Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.27% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.1% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: DHHF.

Full VDGR analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between DGGF vs VDGR?

DGGF and VDGR are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VDGR carries the lower management fee (0.27%). Over 5 years, VDGR has delivered the higher total return (6.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - DGGF vs VDGR?

VDGR has the lower management fee at 0.27% a year, versus DGGF 0.39%.

Which has performed higher - DGGF vs VDGR?

Over the past 5 years, VDGR has delivered the higher total return at 6.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VDGR pays the higher at 4.1%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VDGR is the larger fund by assets ($1.6bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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