Vanguard Diversified Balanced Index ETF
Vanguard · Balanced Composite Index · Since 2017
Annual fee
0.27%
$27/year per $10,000
Fund size
$942M
AUD · as at 30 Sep 2026
Dividend yield
3.2%
Quarterly · approx., as at 31 Mar 2026
Holdings
13
underlying funds
Dividend yield is a trailing distribution figure, as at 31 Mar 2026. These figures may be out of date. Check the fund manager's website for current performance. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Next estimated distribution: ~January 2027 (estimated, not guaranteed; confirm with the fund manager). Distribution calendar → · View full distribution history →
VDBA is a true 50/50 split between shares and bonds. The heavy bond weighting significantly cushions falls in a bad sharemarket year but also means VDBA grows much more slowly than VDHG in good years. At 0.27% it's the same price as the other Vanguard diversified funds. VDBA returned 9.38% over 1 year to February 2026, benefiting from both bond recovery and equity gains. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Whether this allocation is appropriate depends on your individual investment horizon, risk tolerance and financial circumstances, a licensed financial adviser can help.
Based on publicly available fund data. Not a recommendation to buy or sell.
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These figures may be out of date. Check the fund manager's website for current holdings.
| Company | Weight |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index Fund Hedged | 28.3% |
| Vanguard Australian Shares Index Fund | 18.0% |
| Vanguard International Shares Index Fund | 13.4% |
| Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index Fund | 12.7% |
| Vanguard International Shares Index Fund Hedged | 8.3% |
| Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index Fund Hedged ETF | 6.3% |
| Vanguard International Small Companies Index Fund | 3.6% |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index Fund | 3.2% |
| Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF | 1.9% |
| Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF | 1.7% |
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VDBA invests through other funds or listed vehicles, so its own holdings file lists those vehicles rather than the underlying assets. This breakdown shows the underlying exposure.
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Bonds | 50% |
| Global Equities | 30% |
| Australian Equities | 20% |
Look-through estimate: VDBA invests in other funds, so this combines those funds' published holdings, weighted by VDBA's allocation.
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| United States | 34.6% |
| Australia | 32.7% |
| Japan | 3.9% |
| France | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | 2.5% |
| Germany | 2.5% |
| Canada | 2.5% |
| Supranational | 1.6% |
| Other | 17% |
Historical returns
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Returns as at 30 Sep 2026. Figures are approximate total returns in AUD including distributions. Sources: fund manager fact sheets and the ASX Investment Products report.
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VDBA is a true 50/50 split between shares and bonds.
VDBA's annual management fee is 0.27% p.a. ($27 per $10,000 invested).
VDBA pays distributions quarterly. Distributions are not guaranteed and will vary.