VDCO vs VDBA - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VDCO and VDBA. VDCO has the lower management fee at 0.27% a year, VDBA has the higher 5 years return at 4.5% a year, and VDCO offers the higher at 5.35%.

Lower fee

VDCO 0.27% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

VDBA 4.5% p.a.

Higher yield

VDCO 5.35%

Higher risk-adjusted

VDBA Sharpe 0.71 (3y)

Lower volatility

VDCO 5.8% (5y)

Larger fund

VDBA $927m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VDCO Vanguard Diversified Conservative Index ETF	VDBA Vanguard Diversified Balanced Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	AU, Intl, Market-Cap	AU, Intl, Market-Cap
Listed since	2017 (9 yrs)	2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$297m	$927m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.27%	0.27%
Dividend yield	5.35%	5.17%
Franking	30%	35%
Turnover	15%	8%
Tax drag	1.6%	1.32%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	4.8% net	6.5% net
3-year return	6.5% net	8.6% net
5-year return	2.7% net	4.5% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	4.8%	6.2%
Volatility (5y)	5.8%	7.4%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.5	0.71
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.2
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

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 →

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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VDCO vs VDBA?

VDCO and VDBA are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VDCO carries the lower management fee (0.27%). Over 5 years, VDBA has delivered the higher total return (4.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VDCO vs VDBA?

VDCO has the lower management fee at 0.27% a year, versus VDBA 0.27%.

Which has performed higher - VDCO vs VDBA?

Over the past 5 years, VDBA has delivered the higher total return at 4.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

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

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VDBA is the larger fund by assets ($927m). 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.