VDIF vs VDCO - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VDIF and VDCO. VDCO has the lower management fee at 0.27% a year, VDIF has the higher 1 year return at 5.6% a year, and VDIF offers the higher at 5.57%.

Lower fee

VDCO 0.27% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

VDIF 5.6% p.a.

Higher yield

VDIF 5.57%

Larger fund

VDCO $297m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VDIF Vanguard Diversified Income ETF	VDCO Vanguard Diversified Conservative Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	AU, Intl, Dividend	AU, Intl, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$52m	$297m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.32%	0.27%
Dividend yield	5.57%	5.39%
Franking	35%	30%
Turnover	15%	15%
Tax drag	1.57%	1.61%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	5.6% net	2.4% net
3-year return	—	7.1% net
5-year return	—	2.8% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	4.6%
Volatility (5y)	—	5.8%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.63
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—
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

VDIF Vanguard Diversified Income ETF

Low-cost: a 0.32% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 5.57% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VDCO.

Full VDIF 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 VDIF vs VDCO?

VDIF and VDCO are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VDCO carries the lower management fee (0.27%). Over 1 year, VDIF has delivered the higher total return (5.6% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VDIF vs VDCO?

VDCO has the lower management fee at 0.27% a year, versus VDIF 0.32%.

Which has performed higher - VDIF vs VDCO?

Over the past 1 year, VDIF has delivered the higher total return at 5.6% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VDIF pays the higher at 5.57%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VDCO is the larger fund by assets ($297m). 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.