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Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ASX

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ AUSTRALIA

๐Ÿ’ธ FINANCIALS

๐Ÿงฑ MATERIALS

โ›ณ๏ธ DIVERSIFIED

๐Ÿ’ฐ HIGH DIVIDEND

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๐Ÿ‘‘ Overview

๐Ÿ“ˆ Performance

๐Ÿ“™ Holdings

๐Ÿ’ฐ Distributions

๐Ÿ’ต Cost

๐Ÿƒ Esg

๐Ÿค“ Advanced

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๐Ÿ“ˆ

+ 3.98%
Annual Growth

5 years average annual growth

๐Ÿ’ฐ

5.36%
Annual distribution yield

Based on the most recent distribution

๐Ÿ’ต

$ 500
Minimum Order

Due to regulatory requirements

๐ŸŒ

1,287
Pearlers Invested

Since January 2020

๐Ÿ‘‘ Overview

Key information
๐Ÿ”Ž Fund Overview

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.

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VHY ETF Overview

The Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF, identified by ticker [VHY.AX](http://VHY.AX), offers a viable investment alternative for investors seeking diversified, cost-effective exposure to Australian companies historically known for high dividends. It tracks the FTSE ASFA Australia High Dividend Yield Index, representing a broad range of high-yielding Australian companies across multiple sectors. By investing, VHY investors get to participate in the income generated by these companies in the form of dividends.ย 

About the FTSE ASFA Australia High Dividend Yield Index

For Australians looking to invest in local companies with high dividend yields, the FTSE ASFA Australia High Dividend Yield Index can be a popular choice. This index selects companies based on their forecasted yield over the next 12 months, providing investors with a high-income potential.ย  While investors can't directly invest in the index, they can gain exposure through index-linked products like ETFs, such as VHY. This allows investors to invest in the Australian equity market without the complexities of choosing individual stocks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY)?ย 

Who is the VHY ETF best suited for?

What risks are associated with the VHY ETF?

What are the returns of the VHY ETF?

What are alternative investments to VHY ETF?

๐Ÿ“ˆ Performance

Price History

+12.80%

1M

1Y

10Y

Graph

Table

How could long term investing grow your wealth?*

Based on an initial investment of

$

and recurring investments every

for

$

Your wealth could grow to...
$68,090.05

after 5 years

$149,303.79

after 10 years

*Disclaimer: The information provided in this calculator is only a model to show you how long you need to invest for to achieve your goal, based on several factors, including past performance which is not an indicator of future performance. It is not a prediction and relies on assumptions, such as interest rates, that may vary and change the actual outcome. The results shown are only estimates and are not intended to be relied on when making a financial decision. Consider whether to get advice from a licensed financial adviser before making any financial decision.

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๐Ÿ“™ Top Holdings

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BHP Group Ltd.
10.26%

Updated as of 31 July 2023

Industry Exposure
๐Ÿฆ Financials
40%
๐Ÿงฑ Materials
23%
๐Ÿ”‹ Energy
11%
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Consumer
7%
๐Ÿญ Industrials
7%
๐Ÿ“ž Communication
5%
โšก๏ธ Utilities
3%
๐Ÿ“™ Other
3%
Country Exposure
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia
100%

๐Ÿ’ฐ Distributions

Payouts

๐Ÿ’ฐ Annual Distribution Yield*

5.36%

๐Ÿ’ฐ Annual Distribution Earnings Per $1,000 invested**

$53.55

๐Ÿ’ฐ Most Recent Distribution Franked Percentage Estimate

79.26%

๐Ÿ’ฐ Average Distribution Franked Percentage Estimate

78.54 %

๐Ÿ’ฐ Distribution reinvestment

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* Based on the most recent distribution

** Calculated by multiplying the most recent distribution yield by $1,000

Estimate your distribution

If you held

$

of VHY, your last distribution payment(s) would have been:

$ 183.21

on Wed Oct 16 2024

$ 181.85

on Tue Jul 16 2024

*Disclaimer: The information provided in this calculator is only a model to show you how long you need to invest for to achieve your goal, based on several factors, including past performance which is not an indicator of future performance. It is not a prediction and relies on assumptions, such as interest rates, that may vary and change the actual outcome. The results shown are only estimates and are not intended to be relied on when making a financial decision. Consider whether to get advice from a licensed financial adviser before making any financial decision.

Distribution History

1Y

5Y

10Y

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Table

Year
Yearly Distribution Earnings Per Share
Franking Estimate

2024

$3.98

26.42%

2023

$3.43

25.49%

2022

$3.84

30.98%

2021

$3.17

27.99%

2020

$2.09

30.74%

2019

$3.23

26.54%

2018

$4.81

26.65%

2017

$4.66

29.90%

2016

$3.15

22.52%

2015

$4.71

22.55%

๐Ÿ’ต Costs

๐Ÿ’ต

6.50 AUD*
Purchase Fee

*$5.50 with Pearler Prepay

๐Ÿ’ผ

0.25%
Management Fee

Included in unit price, not charged by Pearler

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๐Ÿƒ Environmental, Social and Governance scores โ„น๏ธ

๐ŸŒณ

Environmental Score
62

A measure of an organisations or investment's impact on the natural environment, including factors such as carbon emissions, resource usage, and pollution

๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

Social Score
76

An assessment of an organisations management practices, board structure, transparency, and accountability, reflecting its commitment to ethical behavior and responsible decision-making.

โš–๏ธ

Governance Score
68

An evaluation of an organisations impact on society, focusing on factors such as employee welfare, diversity and inclusion, community engagement, and product safety and quality.

๐Ÿค“ Advanced information

Technical Info

๐Ÿ’ฐ Price*

$73.49

๐Ÿ’ฐ Price To Earnings Ratio

14.73

๐Ÿ’ฐ Price To Book Ratio

1.93

๐Ÿ’ฐ Leveraged

No

๐Ÿ’ฐ Inverse

No

*Price may be up to 24 hours old

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Community Insights

How our community is investing

๐ŸŒ Pearlers invested in VHY

1,287

๐Ÿ“Š Total Capital Earnings

$3M

๐Ÿ”ƒ Average investment frequency

40 weeks

๐Ÿ’ต Average investment amount

$6,469

โฐ Last time a customer invested in VHY

1 day
VHY investor breakdown
๐Ÿ’ต Income of investors

More than 200k

150k - 200k

7%

100k - 150k

18%

50k - 100k

35%

Less than 50k

34%
๐Ÿ‘ถ Age of investors

18 - 25

11%

26 - 34

36%

35 - 90

54%
๐Ÿ™‹ Legal gender of investors

Female

49%

Male

51%

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