Vanguard Ethl Consc Glb Agg Bnd Indx (Hedged) ETF (VEFI) Review & Analysis
- −1.9% in September (total return), in line with the median international bonds ETF at −1.8%.
- The unit price closed the month at $41.44, near its 12-month low (range $41.35 to $44.00).
About VEFI
VEFI is an international bonds ETF from Vanguard, listed on the ASX since September 2018. With $70m under management it is number 23 of 48 international bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.26% a year, about $26 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international bonds ETF at 0.50%.
Over five years it has returned −1.5% a year including distributions, against −0.9% for the median international bonds ETF. With its focus on bonds & fixed income, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.
VEFI distributions and dividend dates
VEFI pays distributions quarterly, usually going ex-distribution in January, April, July and October, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)
The latest distribution was $0.19 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 October 2026 and paid on 16 October 2026. To receive it you need to own VEFI before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 2.3%. 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 VEFI with
| Fee | 0.26% | 0.20% |
| 1 year | −1.6% | −1.2% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | −1.5% | −1.3% |
| Size | $70m | $4.9bn |
| Fee | 0.26% | 0.20% |
| 1 year | −1.6% | −1.7% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | −1.5% | −1.5% |
| Size | $70m | $862m |
| Fee | 0.26% | 0.19% |
| 1 year | −1.6% | −1.0% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | −1.5% | – |
| Size | $70m | $455m |
| Fee | 0.26% | 0.19% |
| 1 year | −1.6% | −1.5% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | −1.5% | – |
| Size | $70m | $453m |
VEFI price by TradingView
| Stock Code | VEFI |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | Vanguard |
| Asset Class | International bonds |
| AUM | $70m |
| MER (%) | 0.26% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$0.2m |
| Last Price | $41.44 |
| 52-Week Range | $41.35 – $44.00 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.10% |
| Listing Date | 13/09/2018 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index tracked | Bloomberg MSCI Global Aggregate SRI Exclusions Float Adjusted Index (hedged) |
| 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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