Vanguard Diversified Income ETF (VDIF) Review & Analysis
- −1.1% in September (total return), behind the median diversified (all-in-one) ETF at −0.8%.
- Investors added a net $2.4m (4.8% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $52.96, 4% below its 12-month high (range $51.94 to $55.23).
About VDIF
VDIF is a diversified (all-in-one) ETF from Vanguard, listed on the ASX since March 2025. With $52m under management it is number 8 of 19 diversified (all-in-one) ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.32% a year, about $32 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical diversified (all-in-one) ETF at 0.27%.
Over the past year it returned +6.4%, against +4.6% for the median diversified (all-in-one) ETF. With its focus on dividends & income, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.
VDIF distributions and dividend dates
The latest distribution was $0.3989 per unit (43% franked), ex-distribution on 1 October 2026 and paid on 16 October 2026. To receive it you need to own VDIF before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 5.5%, with distributions around 43% franked. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare VDIF with
| Fee | 0.32% | 0.22% |
| 1 year | +6.4% | – |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $52m | $2.0m |
| Fee | 0.32% | 0.27% |
| 1 year | +6.4% | +7.5% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +7.7% |
| Size | $52m | $4.1bn |
| Fee | 0.32% | 0.19% |
| 1 year | +6.4% | +8.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +9.2% |
| Size | $52m | $1.7bn |
| Fee | 0.32% | 0.27% |
| 1 year | +6.4% | +5.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +5.9% |
| Size | $52m | $1.6bn |
VDIF price by TradingView
| Stock Code | VDIF |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | Vanguard |
| Asset Class | Diversified (all-in-one) |
| AUM | $52m |
| MER (%) | 0.32% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$2.4m |
| Last Price | $52.96 |
| 52-Week Range | $51.94 – $55.23 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.08% |
| Listing Date | 05/03/2025 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index | Not yet in our data. See the PDS |
| Issuer website | Vanguard ↗ |
Performance (% return)
$10,000 invested…
Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.
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