IHCB vs VCF - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IHCB and VCF. IHCB has the lower management fee at 0.27% a year, IHCB has the higher 10 years return at 1.4% a year, and VCF offers the higher at 9.9%.

Lower fee

IHCB 0.27% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

IHCB 1.4% p.a.

Higher yield

VCF 9.9%

Higher risk-adjusted

IHCB Sharpe 0.15 (3y)

Lower volatility

VCF 5.2% (10y)

Larger fund

IHCB $341m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IHCB iShares Core Global Corporate Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF	VCF Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	Bloomberg Global Aggregate Credit Float Adjusted Index (AUD Hedged)
Categories	Bonds, Intl	Intl, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$341m	$173m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.27%	0.3%
Dividend yield	4.27%	9.9%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	20%
Tax drag	1.37%	3.65%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	2.4% net	2.5% net
3-year return	4.2% net	4% net
5-year return	-0.7% net	-0.7% net
10-year return	1.4% net	1.4% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	4.9%	4.6%
Volatility (5y)	6.4%	6%
Volatility (10y)	5.8%	5.2%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.15	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

IHCB iShares Core Global Corporate Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF

Low-cost: a 0.27% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.27% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (99th of 108).

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VCF Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF

Low-cost: a 0.3% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 9.9% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (99th of 108).

Full VCF analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IHCB vs VCF?

IHCB and VCF are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IHCB carries the lower management fee (0.27%). Over 10 years, IHCB has delivered the higher total return (1.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - IHCB vs VCF?

IHCB has the lower management fee at 0.27% a year, versus VCF 0.3%.

Which has performed higher - IHCB vs VCF?

Over the past 10 years, IHCB has delivered the higher total return at 1.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VCF pays the higher at 9.9%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

IHCB is the larger fund by assets ($341m). 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.