VanEck Core+ Diversified Balanced Active ETF (VBAL) Review & Analysis
New ETF
MER · Top 50%AUM · #499 of 508
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
- −0.3% in September (total return), ahead of the median diversified (all-in-one) ETF at −0.8%.
- The unit price closed the month at $20.37, 4% below its 12-month high (range $19.96 to $21.17).
About VBAL
VBAL is a diversified (all-in-one) ETF from VanEck, listed on the ASX since April 2026. With $1.2m under management it is number 19 of 19 diversified (all-in-one) ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.39% a year, about $39 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical diversified (all-in-one) ETF at 0.27%.
It is too new to have a full year of performance.
VBAL distributions and dividend dates
The latest distribution was $0.64 per unit (5% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 29 July 2026. To receive it you need to own VBAL before the ex-date.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare VBAL with
VBALvsVDBA
Vanguard Diversified Balanced Index ETF| Fee | 0.39% | 0.27% |
| 1 year | – | +3.7% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +4.0% |
| Size | $1.2m | $942m |
Same holdingsNo holdings data
Full comparison →VBALvsDBBF
Betashares Ethical Diversified Balanced ETF| Fee | 0.39% | 0.39% |
| 1 year | – | −1.0% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +2.3% |
| Size | $1.2m | $32m |
Same holdingsNo holdings data
Full comparison →VBALvsVHGR
VanEck Core+ Diversified High Growth Active ETF| Fee | 0.39% | 0.39% |
| 1 year | – | – |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $1.2m | $4.5m |
Same holdingsNo holdings data
Full comparison →VBALvsDVBA
Betashares Diversified Balanced ETF| Fee | 0.39% | 0.19% |
| 1 year | – | – |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $1.2m | $3.2m |
Same holdingsNo holdings data
Full comparison →VBAL price by TradingView
| Stock Code | VBAL |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | VanEck |
| Asset Class | Diversified (all-in-one) |
| AUM | $1.2m |
| MER (%) | 0.39% |
| Net flows (Sep) | $0.0m |
| Last Price | $20.37 |
| 52-Week Range | $19.96 – $21.17 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.47% |
| Listing Date | 30/04/2026 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Benchmark index | Australian CPI + 3% p.a. (objective) Index |
| Issuer website | VanEck ↗ |
Performance (% return)
1 month−0.3%
1 year–
3 years p.a.–
5 years p.a.–
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.
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