VDGR vs VDCO - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VDGR and VDCO. VDGR has the lower management fee at 0.27% a year, VDGR has the higher 5 years return at 6.7% a year, and VDCO offers the higher at 5.39%.

Lower fee

VDGR 0.27% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

VDGR 6.7% p.a.

Higher yield

VDCO 5.39%

Higher risk-adjusted

VDGR Sharpe 1.08 (3y)

Lower volatility

VDCO 5.8% (5y)

Larger fund

VDGR $1.6bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VDGR Vanguard Diversified Growth Index ETF	VDCO Vanguard Diversified Conservative 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)	$1.6bn	$297m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.27%	0.27%
Dividend yield	4.1%	5.39%
Franking	22%	30%
Turnover	8%	15%
Tax drag	1.24%	1.61%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	5.7% net	2.4% net
3-year return	12% net	7.1% net
5-year return	6.7% net	2.8% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	7%	4.6%
Volatility (5y)	8.6%	5.8%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.08	0.63
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.41	—
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 4.1% 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 5.39% income yield.

Full VDCO analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VDGR vs VDCO?

VDGR and VDCO 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 (6.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VDGR vs VDCO?

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

Which has performed higher - VDGR vs VDCO?

Over the past 5 years, VDGR has delivered the higher total return at 6.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VDCO pays the higher at 5.39%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VDGR is the larger fund by assets ($1.6bn). 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.