Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF (VESG) Review & Analysis
- +2.6% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
- Investors added a net $26m (1.6% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $121.82, at or near its 12-month high (range $99.37 to $121.96).
About VESG
VESG is Vanguard's Ethically Conscious International Shares ETF. It tracks the FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index, which starts with developed market companies outside Australia and removes those involved in fossil fuels, nuclear power, weapons, tobacco, gambling and certain other activities. It still holds well over a thousand companies, is passive and unhedged.
Because the screens remove whole industries, there is little or no energy exposure and more in technology than a standard global fund. The US makes up most of the fund, with Nvidia, Apple and Microsoft at the top. Income is modest and unfranked. Returns tend to track the broad market reasonably closely, but can differ when energy or other excluded sectors are strong. Being unhedged, a weaker Australian dollar lifts returns.
VESG may suit investors who want a broad, low cost global fund with ethical exclusions. Alternatives include ETHI, IWLD and the unscreened VGS. See VGS vs VESG, ETHI vs VESG and QUAL vs VESG.
VESG distributions and dividend dates
VESG pays distributions quarterly, usually going ex-distribution in January, April, July and October, with payment about 16 days after the ex-date.
The latest distribution was $0.2126 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 October 2026 and paid on 16 October 2026. To receive it you need to own VESG before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 1.3%. 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 VESG with
| Fee | 0.18% | 0.59% |
| 1 year | +12.4% | +6.2% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +11.7% | +8.5% |
| Size | $1.6bn | $3.8bn |
| Fee | 0.18% | 0.18% |
| 1 year | +12.4% | +10.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +11.7% | +11.8% |
| Size | $1.6bn | $18.7bn |
| Fee | 0.18% | 0.40% |
| 1 year | +12.4% | +10.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +11.7% | +11.4% |
| Size | $1.6bn | $9.2bn |
| Fee | 0.18% | 0.21% |
| 1 year | +12.4% | +17.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +11.7% | +10.8% |
| Size | $1.6bn | $7.9bn |
VESG price by TradingView
| Stock Code | VESG |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | Vanguard |
| Asset Class | International shares |
| AUM | $1.6bn |
| MER (%) | 0.18% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$26m |
| Last Price | $121.82 |
| 52-Week Range | $99.37 – $121.96 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.05% |
| Listing Date | 13/09/2018 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index tracked | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index |
| 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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