VDGR vs VDBA - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VDGR and VDBA. VDGR has the lower management fee at 0.27% a year, VDGR has the higher 5 years return at 6.6% a year, and VDBA offers the higher at 5.17%.

Lower fee

VDGR 0.27% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

VDGR 6.6% p.a.

Higher yield

VDBA 5.17%

Higher risk-adjusted

VDGR Sharpe 0.42 (5y)

Lower volatility

VDBA 7.4% (5y)

Larger fund

VDGR $1.5bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VDGR Vanguard Diversified Growth 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)	$1.5bn	$927m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.27%	0.27%
Dividend yield	4.11%	5.17%
Franking	22%	35%
Turnover	8%	8%
Tax drag	1.24%	1.32%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	8.5% net	6.5% net
3-year return	10.8% net	8.6% net
5-year return	6.6% net	4.5% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	7.3%	6.2%
Volatility (5y)	8.6%	7.4%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.88	0.71
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.42	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

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 →

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 VDGR vs VDBA?

VDGR and VDBA are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VDGR carries the lower management fee (0.27%). Over 5 years, VDGR has delivered the higher total return (6.6% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VDGR vs VDBA?

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

Which has performed higher - VDGR vs VDBA?

Over the past 5 years, VDGR has delivered the higher total return at 6.6% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VDBA pays the higher at 5.17%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VDGR is the larger fund by assets ($1.5bn). 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.