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Compare VDIF vs. VHY

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard Diversified Income ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Vanguard Diversified Income ETF (VDIF) and the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VDIF

VHY

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

32

2,495

Median incremental investment

$600.75

$1,003.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,348.71

$2,363.10

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VDIF

VHY

Strategy

VDIF.AX was created on 2025-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The ETF seeks to provide regular income and some capital growth potential via exposure to a highly diversified, multi asset portfolio.

VHY.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

Top 3 holdings

Vanguard FTSE AllWld HiDivYld ETF $Dis (21.00 %)

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yld ETF (20.60 %)

Vanguard International Crdt Secs Idx Hdg (10.00 %)

BHP Group Ltd. (10.26 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.79 %)

National Australia Bank Ltd. (6.83 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (40.37 %)

Materials (23.34 %)

Energy (10.73 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (99.89 %)

China (0.11 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

0.25 %

Key Summary

VDIF

VHY

Issuer

Vanguard

Vanguard

Tracking index

28% FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - 21% FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield Index - 17% Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index - 44% Other Indexes - Benchmark TR Net

FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.25 %

Price

$52.78

$78.77

Size

N/A

$5.939 billion

10Y return

N/A

38.51 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.75 %

5.61 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

04/03/2025

26/05/2011

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VDIF

VHY

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

32

2,495

Median incremental investment

$600.75

$1,003.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,348.71

$2,363.10

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VDIF

VHY

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VDIF

VHY

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield