Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF
Vanguard · MSCI World ex-Australia (Hedged into AUD) · Since 2014
Annual fee
0.21%
$21/year per $10,000
Fund size
$7.9B
AUD · as at 30 Sep 2026
Dividend yield
1.5%
Semi-annually · approx., as at 30 Apr 2026
Holdings
1,252
companies
Dividend yield is a trailing distribution figure, as at 30 Apr 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 These figures may be out of date.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 →
VGAD is VGS with the currency risk removed through hedging. You get the same 1,292 global companies as VGS but your returns aren't affected by movements in the AUD. When the Australian dollar rises, VGS investors lose out in AUD terms, VGAD holders don't. VGAD has delivered higher returns than VGS recently because the AUD has been weak. Over 1 year to March 2026, VGAD returned 18.77% vs VGS's 8.18%, the 10% difference reflects AUD strengthening during that period. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Over the long term, the hedging cost (a small fee difference plus hedging drag when rates diverge) can reduce returns.
Based on publicly available fund data. Not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Strengths
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| Company | Weight |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | 5.8% |
| Apple Inc. | 5.4% |
| Microsoft Corporation | 4.0% |
| Amazon.com Inc. | 2.7% |
| Alphabet Inc. Class A | 2.2% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. | 1.8% |
| Broadcom Inc. | 1.8% |
| Alphabet Inc. Class C | 1.7% |
| Micron Technology Inc. | 1.3% |
| Tesla Inc. | 1.1% |
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Approximate breakdown based on fund category.
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 23.5% |
| Financials | 15.2% |
| Health Care | 12.8% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 11.4% |
| Industrials | 10.8% |
| Communication Services | 8.6% |
| Other | 17.7% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| United States | 72.9% |
| Japan | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | 3.4% |
| Canada | 3.3% |
| France | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | 2.1% |
| Other / cash | 10.2% |
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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VGAD is VGS with the currency risk removed through hedging.
VGAD's annual management fee is 0.21% p.a. ($21 per $10,000 invested).
VGAD pays distributions semi-annually. Distributions are not guaranteed and will vary.