VGRO vs VDGR vs DGGF vs VDHG - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VGRO, VDGR, DGGF, and VDHG. VDGR has the lowest management fee at 0.27% a year, VDHG has the highest 5 years return at 8.7% a year, and VDGR offers the highest at 4.11%.

Lowest fee

VDGR 0.27% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

VDHG 8.7% p.a.

Highest yield

VDGR 4.11%

Highest risk-adjusted

VDHG Sharpe 0.57 (5y)

Lowest volatility

VDGR 8.6% (5y)

Largest fund

VDHG $4bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VGRO VanEck Core+ Diversified Growth Active ETF	VDGR Vanguard Diversified Growth Index ETF	DGGF BetaShares Ethical Diversified Growth ETF	VDHG Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	Vanguard	BetaShares	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	—	—	—
Categories	AU, Intl, Active	AU, Intl, Market-Cap	AU, Intl, ESG	AU, Intl, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2017 (9 yrs)	—	2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$3m	$1.5bn	$49m	$4bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.39%	0.27%	0.39%	0.27%
Dividend yield	—	4.11%	2.85%	3.38%
Franking	25%	22%	20%	25%
Turnover	30%	8%	15%	12%
Tax drag	0.72%	1.24%	1.11%	1.12%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	—	8.5% net	1.1% net	10.4% net
3-year return	—	10.8% net	7.7% net	12.9% net
5-year return	—	6.6% net	4.4% net	8.7% net
10-year return	—	—	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	7.3%	8.8%	8.6%
Volatility (5y)	—	8.6%	10%	10%
Volatility (10y)	—	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.88	0.42	1
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.42	0.16	0.57
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

VGRO VanEck Core+ Diversified Growth Active ETF

Low-cost: a 0.39% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VDGR and VDHG.

Full VGRO analysis →

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 →

DGGF BetaShares Ethical Diversified Growth ETF

Low-cost: a 0.39% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (242nd of 308).

Full DGGF 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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VGRO vs VDGR vs DGGF vs VDHG?

VGRO, VDGR, DGGF, and VDHG are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VDGR carries the lowest management fee (0.27%). Over 5 years, VDHG has delivered the highest total return (8.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - VGRO vs VDGR vs DGGF vs VDHG?

VDGR has the lowest management fee at 0.27% a year, versus VGRO 0.39%, DGGF 0.39%, and VDHG 0.27%.

Which has performed highest - VGRO vs VDGR vs DGGF vs VDHG?

Over the past 5 years, VDHG has delivered the highest total return at 8.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

VDGR pays the highest at 4.11%. 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.