OZBD vs VCF - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing OZBD and VCF. OZBD has the lower management fee at 0.19% a year, OZBD has the higher 3 years return at 4.3% a year, and VCF offers the higher at 9.9%.

Lower fee

OZBD 0.19% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

OZBD 4.3% p.a.

Higher yield

VCF 9.9%

Higher risk-adjusted

OZBD Sharpe 0.14 (3y)

Lower volatility

VCF 4.6% (3y)

Larger fund

OZBD $1.4bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	OZBD BetaShares Australian Composite Bond ETF	VCF Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	Vanguard
Tracks index	Solactive Australian Composite Bond Select Index	Bloomberg Global Aggregate Credit Float Adjusted Index (AUD Hedged)
Categories	AU, Bonds	Intl, Market-Cap
Listed since	2022 (4 yrs)	2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$1.4bn	$173m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.19%	0.3%
Dividend yield	4.23%	9.9%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	25%	20%
Tax drag	1.95%	3.65%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	1.1% net	2.5% net
3-year return	4.3% net	4% net
5-year return	—	-0.7% net
10-year return	—	1.4% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	4.8%	4.6%
Volatility (5y)	—	6%
Volatility (10y)	—	5.2%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.14	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

OZBD BetaShares Australian Composite Bond ETF

Low-cost: a 0.19% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.23% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 3 years (185th of 226).

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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 OZBD vs VCF?

OZBD and VCF are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. OZBD carries the lower management fee (0.19%). Over 3 years, OZBD has delivered the higher total return (4.3% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - OZBD vs VCF?

OZBD has the lower management fee at 0.19% a year, versus VCF 0.3%.

Which has performed higher - OZBD vs VCF?

Over the past 3 years, OZBD has delivered the higher total return at 4.3% 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?

OZBD is the larger fund by assets ($1.4bn). 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.