DGGF vs VDGR vs VDHG vs VGRO - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing DGGF, VDGR, VDHG, and VGRO. VDGR has the lowest management fee at 0.27% a year, VDHG has the highest 5 years return at 8.7% a year, and VDGR offers the highest at 4.11%.

Lowest fee

VDGR 0.27% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

VDHG 8.7% p.a.

Highest yield

VDGR 4.11%

Highest risk-adjusted

VDHG Sharpe 0.57 (5y)

Lowest volatility

VDGR 8.6% (5y)

Largest fund

VDHG $4bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	DGGF BetaShares Ethical Diversified Growth ETF	VDGR Vanguard Diversified Growth Index ETF	VDHG Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF	VGRO VanEck Core+ Diversified Growth Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	Vanguard	Vanguard	VanEck
Tracks index	—	—	—	—
Categories	AU, Intl, ESG	AU, Intl, Market-Cap	AU, Intl, Market-Cap	AU, Intl, Active
Listed since	—	2017 (9 yrs)	2017 (9 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$49m	$1.5bn	$4bn	$3m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.39%	0.27%	0.27%	0.39%
Dividend yield	2.85%	4.11%	3.38%	—
Franking	20%	22%	25%	25%
Turnover	15%	8%	12%	30%
Tax drag	1.11%	1.24%	1.12%	0.72%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	1.1% net	8.5% net	10.4% net	—
3-year return	7.7% net	10.8% net	12.9% net	—
5-year return	4.4% net	6.6% net	8.7% net	—
10-year return	—	—	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	8.8%	7.3%	8.6%	—
Volatility (5y)	10%	8.6%	10%	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.42	0.88	1	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.16	0.42	0.57	—
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.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (242nd of 308).

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 4.11% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: DHHF.

Full VDGR analysis →

VDHG Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.27% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: DHHF.

Full VDHG analysis →

VGRO VanEck Core+ Diversified Growth Active ETF

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

Cheaper alternatives exist: VDGR and VDHG.

Full VGRO analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between DGGF vs VDGR vs VDHG vs VGRO?

DGGF, VDGR, VDHG, and VGRO are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VDGR carries the lowest management fee (0.27%). Over 5 years, VDHG has delivered the highest total return (8.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - DGGF vs VDGR vs VDHG vs VGRO?

VDGR has the lowest management fee at 0.27% a year, versus DGGF 0.39%, VDHG 0.27%, and VGRO 0.39%.

Which has performed highest - DGGF vs VDGR vs VDHG vs VGRO?

Over the past 5 years, VDHG has delivered the highest total return at 8.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

VDGR pays the highest at 4.11%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

VDHG is the largest fund by assets ($4bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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