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VHGR vs VDAL

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing VHGR and VDAL. VDAL has the lower management fee at 0.27% a year and VDAL offers the higher at 2.49%.
Lower fee
VDAL 0.27% p.a.
Higher yield
VDAL 2.49%
Larger fund
VDAL $443m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric VHGR
VanEck Core+ Diversified High Growth Active ETF
VDAL
Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider
VanEck
Vanguard
Tracks index
Categories
AU, Intl, Active
AU, Intl
Listed since
Fund size (AUM)
$4m
$443m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.39%
0.27%
Dividend yield
2.49%
Franking
20%
25%
Turnover
30%
8%
Tax drag 0.72% 0.81%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
11%
net
3-year return
5-year return
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
Volatility (5y)
Volatility (10y)
Sharpe ratio (3y)
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

VHGR VanEck Core+ Diversified High Growth Active ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.39% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: DHHF, VDHG, and VDAL.
VDAL Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.27% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: DHHF and IGRO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VHGR vs VDAL?

VHGR and VDAL are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VDAL carries the lower management fee (0.27%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VHGR vs VDAL?

VDAL has the lower management fee at 0.27% a year, versus VHGR 0.39%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VDAL pays the higher at 2.49%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VDAL is the larger fund by assets ($443m). 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.

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