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IGRO vs DHHF vs VDHG vs VDAL

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

At a glance

Comparing IGRO, DHHF, VDHG, and VDAL. DHHF has the lowest management fee at 0.19% a year, DHHF has the highest 5 years return at 9.9% a year, and VDHG offers the highest at 3.38%.
Lowest fee
DHHF 0.19% p.a.
Highest 5 years return
DHHF 9.9% p.a.
Highest yield
VDHG 3.38%
Highest risk-adjusted
DHHF Sharpe 0.69 (5y)
Lowest volatility
DHHF 9.9% (5y)
Largest fund
VDHG $4bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric IGRO
iShares High Growth ESG ETF
DHHF
BetaShares Diversified All Growth ETF
VDHG
Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF
VDAL
Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider
iShares
BetaShares
Vanguard
Vanguard
Tracks index
Categories
AU, Intl, ESG
AU, Intl, Market-Cap
AU, Intl, Market-Cap
AU, Intl
Listed since
2020 (6 yrs)
2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$27m
$1.5bn
$4bn
$443m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.22%
0.19%
0.27%
0.27%
Dividend yield
2.46%
2%
3.38%
2.49%
Franking
20%
25%
25%
25%
Turnover
12%
15%
12%
8%
Tax drag 0.93% 0.85% 1.12% 0.81%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
6%
net
9.8%
net
10.4%
net
11%
net
3-year return
13%
net
13.8%
net
12.9%
net
5-year return
9.9%
net
8.7%
net
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
10.5%
8.6%
8.6%
Volatility (5y)
9.9%
10%
Volatility (10y)
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.83
1.08
1
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.69
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

IGRO iShares High Growth ESG ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.22% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: DHHF.
DHHF BetaShares Diversified All Growth ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.19% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
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.
VDAL Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.27% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: DHHF and IGRO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IGRO vs DHHF vs VDHG vs VDAL?

IGRO, DHHF, VDHG, and VDAL are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. DHHF carries the lowest management fee (0.19%). Over 5 years, DHHF has delivered the highest total return (9.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - IGRO vs DHHF vs VDHG vs VDAL?

DHHF has the lowest management fee at 0.19% a year, versus IGRO 0.22%, VDHG 0.27%, and VDAL 0.27%.

Which has performed highest - IGRO vs DHHF vs VDHG vs VDAL?

Over the past 5 years, DHHF has delivered the highest total return at 9.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

VDHG pays the highest at 3.38%. 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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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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