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

New ETF
MER Β· Top 50%AUM Β· #467 of 508
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’0.7% in September (total return), in line with the median diversified (all-in-one) ETF at βˆ’0.8%.
  • The unit price closed the month at $20.62, 5% below its 12-month high (range $19.90 to $21.62).

About VHGR

VHGR is a diversified (all-in-one) ETF from VanEck, listed on the ASX since April 2026. With $4.5m under management it is number 13 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.

VHGR distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $1.01 per unit (7% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 29 July 2026. To receive it you need to own VHGR before the ex-date.

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

Compare VHGR with

VHGR price by TradingView

Stock CodeVHGR
Fund ManagerVanEck
Asset ClassDiversified (all-in-one)
AUM$4.5m
MER (%)0.39%
Net flows (Sep)$0.0m
Last Price$20.62
52-Week Range$19.90 – $21.62
Bid/Ask Spread0.41%
Listing Date30/04/2026
ExchangeASX
Benchmark indexAustralian CPI + 5% p.a. (objective) Index
Issuer websiteVanEck β†—

Performance (% return)

-1%-0%-0%0%1M-0.7%1Yn/a3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 monthβˆ’0.7%
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.

VHGR at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Small fund. With $4.5m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.
  • Wider trading spread. 0.41% 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 VHGR'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 VHGR in a base or a trend?

VHGR 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.
VDHGVanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF–0.27%$4.1bn+7.5%+13.8%+7.7%
DZZFBetashares Ethical Diversified High Growth ETF–0.39%$114mβˆ’0.2%+10.1%+5.2%
VGROVanEck Core+ Diversified Growth Active ETF Active–0.39%$2.9m–––
DVHGBetashares Diversified High Growth ETF–0.19%$1.5m–––
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%

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

VHGR vs its closest alternatives

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

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 $4.5m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: VHGR is actively managed, VDHG is a standard fund.

Compare VHGR and VDHG side by side β†’

DZZF Betashares Ethical Diversified High Growth ETF

  • Both charge the same fee (0.39%).
  • DZZF is much larger ($114m vs $4.5m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: VHGR is actively managed, DZZF is a standard fund.

Compare VHGR and DZZF side by side β†’

VGRO VanEck Core+ Diversified Growth Active ETF

  • Both charge the same fee (0.39%).

Compare VHGR and VGRO side by side β†’

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

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VHGR FAQs

What is the fee for VHGR?

VHGR 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 VHGR?

VHGR had $4.5m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages VHGR?

VHGR 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.