VDBA vs VDGR vs VDCO vs VDHG - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VDBA, VDGR, VDCO, and VDHG. VDBA has the lowest management fee at 0.27% a year, VDHG has the highest 5 years return at 8.7% a year, and VDCO offers the highest at 5.35%.

Lowest fee

VDBA 0.27% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

VDHG 8.7% p.a.

Highest yield

VDCO 5.35%

Highest risk-adjusted

VDHG Sharpe 0.57 (5y)

Lowest volatility

VDCO 5.8% (5y)

Largest fund

VDHG $4bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VDBA Vanguard Diversified Balanced Index ETF	VDGR Vanguard Diversified Growth Index ETF	VDCO Vanguard Diversified Conservative Index ETF	VDHG Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	Vanguard	Vanguard	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	—	—	—
Categories	AU, Intl, Market-Cap	AU, Intl, Market-Cap	AU, Intl, Market-Cap	AU, Intl, Market-Cap
Listed since	2017 (9 yrs)	2017 (9 yrs)	2017 (9 yrs)	2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$927m	$1.5bn	$297m	$4bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.27%	0.27%	0.27%	0.27%
Dividend yield	5.17%	4.11%	5.35%	3.38%
Franking	35%	22%	30%	25%
Turnover	8%	8%	15%	12%
Tax drag	1.32%	1.24%	1.6%	1.12%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	6.5% net	8.5% net	4.8% net	10.4% net
3-year return	8.6% net	10.8% net	6.5% net	12.9% net
5-year return	4.5% net	6.6% net	2.7% net	8.7% net
10-year return	—	—	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	6.2%	7.3%	4.8%	8.6%
Volatility (5y)	7.4%	8.6%	5.8%	10%
Volatility (10y)	—	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.71	0.88	0.5	1
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.2	0.42	—	0.57
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

VDBA Vanguard Diversified Balanced Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.27% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 5.17% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IBAL.

Full VDBA analysis →

VDGR Vanguard Diversified Growth Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.27% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.11% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: DHHF.

Full VDGR analysis →

VDCO Vanguard Diversified Conservative Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.27% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 5.35% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 5 years (141st of 188).

Full VDCO 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 VDBA vs VDGR vs VDCO vs VDHG?

VDBA, VDGR, VDCO, and VDHG are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VDBA carries the lowest management fee (0.27%). Over 5 years, VDHG has delivered the highest total return (8.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - VDBA vs VDGR vs VDCO vs VDHG?

VDBA has the lowest management fee at 0.27% a year, versus VDGR 0.27%, VDCO 0.27%, and VDHG 0.27%.

Which has performed highest - VDBA vs VDGR vs VDCO vs VDHG?

Over the past 5 years, VDHG has delivered the highest total return at 8.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

VDCO pays the highest at 5.35%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

VDHG is the largest fund by assets ($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.