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DHOF vs VBND vs VCF vs VIF

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 4 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing DHOF, VBND, VCF, and VIF. VBND has the lowest management fee at 0.2% a year, VCF has the highest 10 years return at 1.2% a year, and VCF offers the highest at 10.08%.
Lowest fee
VBND 0.2% p.a.
Highest 10 years return
VCF 1.2% p.a.
Highest yield
VCF 10.08%
Lowest volatility
VIF 4% (10y)
Largest fund
VBND $4.9bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric DHOF
Daintree Hybrid Opportunities Active ETF
VBND
Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF
VCF
Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF
VIF
Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider
—
Vanguard
Vanguard
Vanguard
Tracks index
—
—
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Credit Float Adjusted Index (AUD Hedged)
Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex AUD Float Adjusted Index (AUD Hedged)
Categories
Bonds, Intl, Active
Bonds, Intl
Intl, Market-Cap
Intl, Market-Cap
Listed since
—
—
2017 (9 yrs)
2015 (11 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$37m
$4.9bn
$173m
$861m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.75%
0.2%
0.3%
0.2%
Dividend yield
—
9.49%
10.08%
9.29%
Franking
0%
0%
0%
0%
Turnover
—
—
20%
20%
Tax drag — 3.04% 3.71% 3.45%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
—
-1.4%
net
-0.9%
net
-1.9%
net
3-year return
—
3.2%
net
4.2%
net
2.2%
net
5-year return
—
-1.3%
net
-0.8%
net
-1.6%
net
10-year return
—
—
1.2%
net
0.3%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
—
4.5%
4.6%
4.1%
Volatility (5y)
—
5.6%
6%
4.8%
Volatility (10y)
—
—
5.3%
4%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
—
—
0.1
—
Sharpe ratio (5y)
—
—
—
—
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

DHOF Daintree Hybrid Opportunities Active ETF
  • A 0.75% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.
VBND Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • High 9.49% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Has lagged most peers over 5 years (175th of 189).
VCF Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.3% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • High 10.08% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Has lagged most peers over 10 years (102nd of 110).
VIF Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • High 9.29% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Has lagged most peers over 10 years (108th of 110).

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between DHOF vs VBND vs VCF vs VIF?

DHOF, VBND, VCF, and VIF are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VBND carries the lowest management fee (0.2%). Over 10 years, VCF has delivered the highest total return (1.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - DHOF vs VBND vs VCF vs VIF?

VBND has the lowest management fee at 0.2% a year, versus DHOF 0.75%, VCF 0.3%, and VIF 0.2%.

Which has performed highest - DHOF vs VBND vs VCF vs VIF?

Over the past 10 years, VCF has delivered the highest total return at 1.2% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

VCF pays the highest at 10.08%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

VBND is the largest fund by assets ($4.9bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.

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