At a glance
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric |
VAF
Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF
|
VCF
Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF
|
VGB
Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF
|
VIF
Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) ETF
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snapshot | ||||
| Provider |
Vanguard
|
Vanguard
|
Vanguard
|
Vanguard
|
| Tracks index |
Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index
|
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Credit Float Adjusted Index (AUD Hedged)
|
Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index
|
Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex AUD Float Adjusted Index (AUD Hedged)
|
| Categories |
AU, Bonds
|
Intl, Market-Cap
|
AU, Bonds
|
Intl, Market-Cap
|
| Listed since |
2012 (14 yrs)
|
2017 (9 yrs)
|
2012 (14 yrs)
|
2015 (11 yrs)
|
| Fund size (AUM) |
$3.8bn
|
$173m
|
$1.4bn
|
$882m
|
| Cost & income | ||||
| Management fee |
0.1%
|
0.3%
|
0.16%
|
0.2%
|
| Dividend yield |
3.24%
|
9.9%
|
3.27%
|
9.13%
|
| Franking |
0%
|
0%
|
0%
|
0%
|
| Turnover |
30%
|
20%
|
25%
|
20%
|
| Tax drag | 1.76% | 3.65% | 1.65% | 3.4% |
| Returns |
Tax bracket
|
|||
| 1-year return |
1%
net
|
2.5%
net
|
0.7%
net
|
0.7%
net
|
| 3-year return |
3.6%
net
|
4%
net
|
3.2%
net
|
2%
net
|
| 5-year return |
-0.2%
net
|
-0.7%
net
|
-0.6%
net
|
-1.5%
net
|
| 10-year return |
1.5%
net
|
1.4%
net
|
1.3%
net
|
0.4%
net
|
| Risk | ||||
| Volatility (3y) |
4%
|
4.6%
|
4.3%
|
4.1%
|
| Volatility (5y) |
5.4%
|
6%
|
5.8%
|
4.8%
|
| Volatility (10y) |
4.5%
|
5.2%
|
4.8%
|
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
- Low-cost: a 0.1% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
- Low volatility (4.45% over 10 years) for a smoother ride.
- Has lagged most peers over 10 years (97th of 108).
- 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).
- Low-cost: a 0.16% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
- Low volatility (4.84% over 10 years) for a smoother ride.
- Has lagged most peers over 10 years (102nd of 108).
- Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
- High 9.13% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
- Has lagged most peers over 10 years (106th of 108).
Frequently Asked Questions
VAF, VCF, VGB, and VIF are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VAF carries the lowest management fee (0.1%). Over 10 years, VAF has delivered the highest total return (1.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.
VAF has the lowest management fee at 0.1% a year, versus VCF 0.3%, VGB 0.16%, and VIF 0.2%.
Over the past 10 years, VAF has delivered the highest total return at 1.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
VCF pays the highest at 9.9%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.
VAF is the largest fund by assets ($3.8bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.
Related comparisons
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.