IGRO vs VDHG - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IGRO and VDHG. IGRO has the lower management fee at 0.22% a year, IGRO has the higher 3 years return at 14.9% a year, and VDHG offers the higher at 3.36%.

Lower fee

IGRO 0.22% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

IGRO 14.9% p.a.

Higher yield

VDHG 3.36%

Higher risk-adjusted

VDHG Sharpe 1.21 (3y)

Lower volatility

VDHG 8.2% (3y)

Larger fund

VDHG $4.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IGRO iShares High Growth ESG ETF	VDHG Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	AU, Intl, ESG	AU, Intl, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$28m	$4.1bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.22%	0.27%
Dividend yield	2.42%	3.36%
Franking	20%	25%
Turnover	12%	12%
Tax drag	0.92%	1.12%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	6.6% net	7.7% net
3-year return	14.9% net	14.6% net
5-year return	—	8.8% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.1%	8.2%
Volatility (5y)	—	9.9%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.03	1.21
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.58
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.
Strong risk-adjusted returns (3-year Sharpe ratio 1.03).

Cheaper alternatives exist: DHHF.

Full IGRO 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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IGRO vs VDHG?

IGRO and VDHG are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IGRO carries the lower management fee (0.22%). Over 3 years, IGRO has delivered the higher total return (14.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - IGRO vs VDHG?

IGRO has the lower management fee at 0.22% a year, versus VDHG 0.27%.

Which has performed higher - IGRO vs VDHG?

Over the past 3 years, IGRO has delivered the higher total return at 14.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VDHG pays the higher at 3.36%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VDHG is the larger fund by assets ($4.1bn). 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.