VDGR ETF: A Guide to Vanguard Diversified Growth INDEX ETF

Overview

Vanguard Diversified Growth INDEX ETF (VDGR) is an Australian-listed diversified ETF designed around a growth-oriented approach. Rather than holding only individual shares or bonds, its reported holdings include other Vanguard ETFs covering Australian shares and fixed interest, alongside hedged global aggregate bonds. The supplied figures show positive returns across the reported year-to-date and longer-term periods, while also underscoring that past performance is no guide to what comes next.

Category

VDGR packages a range of investment exposures in one ETF, with reported underlying funds spanning Australian shares, Australian fixed interest and hedged global aggregate bonds. This multi-asset approach can spread exposure across different types of investments, though the supplied data does not show the full allocation.

Diversified growth funds combine exposures intended to provide growth potential with other assets that may play a defensive role. Their results can still vary as financial markets and interest-rate conditions change, and diversification does not prevent losses.

Key facts

Ticker

VDGR

Exchange

AU

ISIN

AU00000VDGR9

Provider

Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd

Domicile

Australia

Currency

AUD

Inception date

2017-11-20

Use of income

Quarterly

UCITS

No

Holdings count

3

Costs

TER

0.00%

Ongoing charge

0.00%

Net expense ratio

0.00%

AUM

14.9B

The supplied data lists a total expense ratio of 0% and ongoing charges of 0%. Investors researching the ETF may wish to check current product documents for a fuller explanation of costs and how they apply.

Performance

YTD

4.0%

1 year

4.6%

3 years

12.3%

5 years

7.0%

10 years

0.0%

Dividend yield

4.07%

Top 10 concentration

12.9%

Holdings

1. Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond INDEX (Hedged) ETF7.00%

   Ticker

   VBND

   Sector

   Country

   Australia

2. Vanguard Australian Shares INDEX ETF3.45%

   Ticker

   VAS

   Sector

   Country

   Australia

3. Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest INDEX ETF2.50%

   Ticker

   VAF

   Sector

   Country

   Australia

Weights are percentages of the fund; bars use a 0–100% scale. Displayed entries may not cover the whole portfolio.

The reported top underlying holdings are Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond INDEX (Hedged) ETF at 7%, Vanguard Australian Shares INDEX ETF at 3.445% and Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest INDEX ETF at 2.495%. These three reported positions account for 12.94% of the portfolio, indicating that the largest listed holding is not dominant on its own. The supplied holdings data is limited, so it does not provide a complete picture of the ETF’s exposures.

Sectors

• Financial Services22.7%

• Technology18.8%

• Basic Materials13.5%

• Industrials9.2%

• Consumer Cyclicals8.1%

• Healthcare8.0%

• Communication Services5.7%

• Energy4.3%

• Consumer Defensive4.2%

• Real Estate3.6%

Weights are percentages of the fund; bars use a 0–100% scale. Displayed entries may not cover the whole portfolio.

Related ETFs

VDGR can be considered alongside other diversified ETFs by comparing their investment mix, approach to growth and defensive assets, fees, distribution profile and performance over consistent periods. The supplied information does not verify a benchmark, so a benchmark comparison is not included.

Risks

Who it may suit

VDGR may interest investors researching a single diversified ETF with reported exposure through underlying funds to Australian shares and fixed interest, as well as hedged global aggregate bonds. Its growth-oriented label and reported returns are not a guarantee of future outcomes, and whether it suits someone depends on their circumstances and objectives.

Key risks

VDGR remains exposed to market movements across its underlying investments, and diversification cannot eliminate the risk of loss. Fixed-interest investments can be affected by changing interest rates and credit conditions; international investments can also involve currency and overseas-market risks. The supplied holdings detail is limited, so it does not establish the full portfolio mix or all of its exposures.

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