VDAL vs VDHG - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VDAL and VDHG. VDAL has the lower management fee at 0.27% a year, VDAL has the higher 1 year return at 8.2% a year, and VDHG offers the higher at 3.36%.

Lower fee

VDAL 0.27% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

VDAL 8.2% p.a.

Higher yield

VDHG 3.36%

Larger fund

VDHG $4.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VDAL Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF	VDHG Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	AU, Intl	AU, Intl, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$516m	$4.1bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.27%	0.27%
Dividend yield	2.47%	3.36%
Franking	25%	25%
Turnover	8%	12%
Tax drag	0.8%	1.12%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	8.2% net	7.7% net
3-year return	—	14.6% net
5-year return	—	8.8% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	8.2%
Volatility (5y)	—	9.9%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	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

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.

Full VDAL 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 VDAL vs VDHG?

VDAL and VDHG are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VDAL carries the lower management fee (0.27%). Over 1 year, VDAL has delivered the higher total return (8.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VDAL vs VDHG?

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

Which has performed higher - VDAL vs VDHG?

Over the past 1 year, VDAL has delivered the higher total return at 8.2% 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.