Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF
Vanguard · Bloomberg Global Aggregate Float Adjusted and Scaled Index (Hedged AUD) · Since 2019
Annual fee
0.20%
$20/year per $10,000
Fund size
$4.3B
AUD
Dividend yield
3.2%
Quarterly · approx. as at Q2 2026
Holdings
14,411
holdings
Dividend yield is a trailing distribution figure. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Next estimated distribution: ~September 2026 (estimated, not guaranteed; confirm with the fund manager). Distribution calendar → · View full distribution history →
VBND holds over 13,000 government and corporate bonds from the US, Europe, Japan, and other developed markets, all hedged into Australian dollars. It is the bond component inside VDHG and VDGR. When sharemarkets fall sharply, global bonds often hold value or rise, adding diversification. Like VAF, VBND has had a difficult 5 years due to the global rate-hiking cycle, with near-zero 5-year returns.
Based on publicly available fund data. Not a recommendation to buy or sell.
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| Company | Weight |
|---|---|
| United States Treasury Note/Bond | 0.5% |
| French Republic Government Bond OAT | 0.3% |
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| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Government Bonds | 62.4% |
| Corporate Bonds | 25.8% |
| Other Fixed Income | 11.8% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| United States | 41.8% |
| France | 6% |
| Japan | 5.5% |
| Germany | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | 4.3% |
| Italy | 3.9% |
| Other / cash | 33.4% |
Historical returns
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Data as at Q2 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Figures are approximate total returns in AUD including distributions. Source: fund manager fact sheets.
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VBND holds over 13,000 government and corporate bonds from the US, Europe, Japan, and other developed markets, all hedged into Australian dollars.
VBND's annual management fee is 0.2% p.a. ($20 per $10,000 invested).
VBND pays distributions quarterly. Distributions are not guaranteed and will vary.