Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF vs Vanguard Diversified Conservative Index ETF
Overlap is estimated from the funds' listed top holdings, not their full constituent lists. Where there are no shared listed holdings it is shown as not reliably estimable.
VDAL and VDCO are both Diversified ETFs. VDAL tracks the Multiple (Vanguard strategic asset allocation, all growth) and VDCO tracks the Multiple (Vanguard strategic asset allocation, conservative). Both charge 0.27% p.a. Holdings overlap is approximately 14% estimated (estimated, limited data).
Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF
Vanguard
Vanguard Diversified Conservative Index ETF
Vanguard
Comparison scores reflect how each ETF compares to the other on these specific dimensions only. They are not absolute ratings or recommendations.
Key differences at a glance
Neither VDAL nor VDCO is the "right" pick for everyone; it comes down to what you want from the holding. Where they differ most:
Category scores compare these two ETFs only and are not absolute ratings.
Both charge about 0.27% p.a.
VDAL is the larger fund. Larger is not inherently better, but greater scale can support tighter spreads and lower closure risk.
VDAL and VDCO offer similar breadth of exposure.
VDAL distributes approximately 2.4% and VDCO approximately 3%; VDCO carries the higher estimated distribution yield. A higher yield may suit an income focus; a lower one may suit a growth or tax-efficiency focus. Yields are estimates and are not guaranteed; past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Green highlights the factually lower fee or higher scale/income figure. Performance is never highlighted. Data from issuer disclosures, reviewed quarterly; sector and geography figures for some funds are category-inferred estimates, clearly labelled on each fund's page.
Yield figures are estimates based on recent distributions and may vary. Past distributions are not a reliable indicator of future distributions.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Top shared holdings ranked by overlap contribution, the smaller of each company's weight in the two funds. Basis: estimated, limited data.
Top 10 listed holdings for each fund, from issuer disclosures.
VDAL top holdings
VDCO top holdings
Sector weights for VDCOare approximate, inferred from the fund's category.
VDAL sectors
VDCO sectors
Geographic weights for VDAL and VDCOare approximate, inferred from the fund's category.
VDAL geography
VDCO geography
Whether VDAL or VDCO fits comes down to your goals, time horizon and what you already hold. The clearest differences are summarised near the top of this page, with the full data below.
VDAL and VDCO have approximately 14% estimated holdings overlap (estimated, limited data). This is considered low overlap, estimated from listed top holdings rather than the full constituent lists.
VDAL and VDCO charge the same management fee of 0.27% per year.
VDAL (Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF) manages approximately $339.4M and VDCO (Vanguard Diversified Conservative Index ETF) manages approximately $288M. Fund size can affect liquidity and bid-ask spreads but does not by itself change the management fee.
You can hold both, but with approximately 14% estimated holdings overlap the two funds hold mostly different companies, so they can be more complementary. Whether that suits you depends on your own objectives.
There is no universally right choice. It depends on your goals, time horizon and existing holdings. VDAL charges 0.27% and VDCO charges 0.27%, the same management fee, and they have approximately 14% estimated holdings overlap. Compare their fees, holdings and sectors above and consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination.
General information only.This comparison and the ETFLens tools on this page provide general information about two exchange-traded funds and do not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not personal financial product or investment advice. ETFLens does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). Holdings overlap is calculated from each fund's published holdings (full lists where the issuer publishes one, listed top holdings otherwise), and fee data is sourced from fund manager PDS documents and updated quarterly. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD), and seek advice from a registered tax agent or licensed financial adviser, before making investment decisions.
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