VanEck Core+ Diversified Growth Active ETF (VGRO) Review & Analysis

New ETF
MER Β· Top 50%AUM Β· #478 of 508
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’2.0% in September (total return), behind the median diversified (all-in-one) ETF at βˆ’0.8%.
  • The unit price closed the month at $20.25, 5% below its 12-month high (range $19.93 to $21.37).

About VGRO

VGRO is a diversified (all-in-one) ETF from VanEck, listed on the ASX since April 2026. With $2.9m under management it is number 15 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.

VGRO distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.84 per unit (5% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 29 July 2026. To receive it you need to own VGRO before the ex-date.

From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.

Compare VGRO with

VGRO price by TradingView

Stock CodeVGRO
Fund ManagerVanEck
Asset ClassDiversified (all-in-one)
AUM$2.9m
MER (%)0.39%
Net flows (Sep)$0.0m
Last Price$20.25
52-Week Range$19.93 – $21.37
Bid/Ask Spread0.50%
Listing Date30/04/2026
ExchangeASX
Benchmark indexAustralian CPI + 4% p.a. (objective) Index
Issuer websiteVanEck β†—

Performance (% return)

-2%-1%-1%0%1M-2.0%1Yn/a3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 monthβˆ’2.0%
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.

VGRO at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Small fund. With $2.9m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.
  • Wider trading spread. 0.50% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.
  • Short track record. Listed in April 2026, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from VGRO's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 19 diversified (all-in-one) ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Not rated yet

Is VGRO in a base or a trend?

VGRO doesn't have enough price history yet (about 11 months) for a reliable trend reading, or it is a cash-like fund whose price barely moves.

Why it matters: Every ETF moves between bases and trends. Knowing which stage it is in helps decide when to buy a satellite, and when to wait.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

Why no chart? This ETF does not have a reliable 12-month price history yet.

Read more at etfadviser.com.au β†’

Investment Focus

Themes & Sectors

Active ETFsDiversified (all-in-one)

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
VHGRVanEck Core+ Diversified High Growth Active ETF Active–0.39%$4.5m–––
VDHGVanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF–0.27%$4.1bn+7.5%+13.8%+7.7%
DHHFBetashares Diversified All Growth ETF–0.19%$1.7bn+8.1%+15.1%+9.2%
VDGRVanguard Diversified Growth Index ETF–0.27%$1.6bn+5.6%+11.6%+5.9%
DZZFBetashares Ethical Diversified High Growth ETF–0.39%$114mβˆ’0.2%+10.1%+5.2%
DGGFBetashares Ethical Diversified Growth ETF–0.39%$50mβˆ’0.6%+8.4%+3.7%

Same holdings is the share of VGRO's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with VGRO, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like VGRO β†’

VGRO vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between VGRO and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

VHGR VanEck Core+ Diversified High Growth Active ETF

  • Both charge the same fee (0.39%).

Compare VGRO and VHGR side by side β†’

VDHG Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF

  • VDHG is cheaper (0.27% vs 0.39%), worth about $8,185 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • VDHG is much larger ($4.1bn vs $2.9m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: VGRO is actively managed, VDHG is a standard fund.

Compare VGRO and VDHG side by side β†’

DHHF Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF

  • DHHF is cheaper (0.19% vs 0.39%), worth about $13,740 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • DHHF is much larger ($1.7bn vs $2.9m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: VGRO is actively managed, DHHF is a standard fund.

Compare VGRO and DHHF side by side β†’

General information only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

VGRO FAQs

What is the fee for VGRO?

VGRO charges a management fee (MER) of 0.39% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is VGRO?

VGRO had $2.9m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages VGRO?

VGRO is managed by VanEck and has been listed since April 2026.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the VanEck product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.