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

At a glance

Comparing VDGR, VDHG, VDBA, and DHHF. DHHF has the lowest management fee at 0.19% a year, DHHF has the highest 5 years return at 9.9% a year, and VDBA offers the highest at 5.17%.

Lowest fee

DHHF 0.19% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

DHHF 9.9% p.a.

Highest yield

VDBA 5.17%

Highest risk-adjusted

DHHF Sharpe 0.69 (5y)

Lowest volatility

VDBA 7.4% (5y)

Largest fund

VDHG $4bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VDGR Vanguard Diversified Growth Index ETF	VDHG Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF	VDBA Vanguard Diversified Balanced Index ETF	DHHF BetaShares Diversified All Growth ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	Vanguard	Vanguard	BetaShares
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)	2020 (6 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$1.5bn	$4bn	$927m	$1.5bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.27%	0.27%	0.27%	0.19%
Dividend yield	4.11%	3.38%	5.17%	2%
Franking	22%	25%	35%	25%
Turnover	8%	12%	8%	15%
Tax drag	1.24%	1.12%	1.32%	0.85%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	8.5% net	10.4% net	6.5% net	9.8% net
3-year return	10.8% net	12.9% net	8.6% net	13.8% net
5-year return	6.6% net	8.7% net	4.5% net	9.9% net
10-year return	—	—	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	7.3%	8.6%	6.2%	8.6%
Volatility (5y)	8.6%	10%	7.4%	9.9%
Volatility (10y)	—	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.88	1	0.71	1.08
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.42	0.57	0.2	0.69
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 →

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 →

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 →

DHHF BetaShares Diversified All Growth ETF

Low-cost: a 0.19% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Full DHHF analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VDGR vs VDHG vs VDBA vs DHHF?

VDGR, VDHG, VDBA, and DHHF are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. DHHF carries the lowest management fee (0.19%). Over 5 years, DHHF has delivered the highest total return (9.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

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

DHHF has the lowest management fee at 0.19% a year, versus VDGR 0.27%, VDHG 0.27%, and VDBA 0.27%.

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

Over the past 5 years, DHHF has delivered the highest total return at 9.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

VDBA pays the highest at 5.17%. 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.