Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield Fund seeks to track the return of the FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

Fund Strategy

The Vanguard High Yield Australian Shares Fund gains its exposure to securities in the index by investing in the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield Fund (Underlying Fund). The FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index is a real-time, dividend focussed index consisting of companies with higher forecast dividends relative to other companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). The index is calculated on a before tax basis.

Fund Performance Comparison

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Fund performance

	1M	3M	6M	1Y p.a.	2Y p.a.	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.	10Y p.a.
Total return	3.57%	4.79%	9.72%	21.53%	11.05%	12.86%	9.89%	8.04%
Growth return	3.57%	3.28%	6.45%	15.06%	5.36%	6.79%	4.41%	1.5%
Income return	0%	1.51%	3.27%	6.47%	5.69%	6.07%	5.48%	6.54%
Market index (S&P/ASX 200 TR AUD)
Total return	3.79%	5.47%	11.53%	23.42%	11.9%	9.55%	8.28%	9.08%

As at 30 Nov 2024. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield

Australian Equities: 99.90%

Cash: 0.10%

International Equities: 0%

Property: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 93.64%

Cash: -0.31%

International Equities: 4.13%

Property: 2.16%

Fixed Interest: 0.40%

Alternatives: -0.03%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield (Wholesale)
Responsible Entity	Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd
APIR Code	VAN0104AU
Sector/Asset Class	Australia Equity Income
Morningstar Rating	(as at 30 Nov 2024)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	14 Jun 2000
Fund Size	$1330.9 million (as at 30 Nov 2024)
Entry Price	$1.8872 (as at 19 Dec 2024)
Exit Price	$1.8869 (as at 19 Dec 2024)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.35% (as at 30 Sep 2024)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.35% (as at 30 Jun 2024)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	0
Minimum initial investment	$500,000
Minimum additional investments	$5,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$1,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 30 Sep 2024)

Holding (as at 30 Sep 2024)	Type	% of Portfolio
Commonwealth Bank of Australia	Equity	10.10%
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FAQs about the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield

What is the objective of the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund?

The objective of the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund is Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield Fund seeks to track the return of the FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

What is the strategy for the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund?

The strategy of the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund is The Vanguard High Yield Australian Shares Fund gains its exposure to securities in the index by investing in the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield Fund (Underlying Fund). The FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index is a real-time, dividend focussed index consisting of companies with higher forecast dividends relative to other companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). The index is calculated on a before tax basis.

What is the APIR code of the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund?

The APIR code of the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund is VAN0104AU.

What was Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield’s total return last month?

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield’s total return last month was 3.57%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.57% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2024.

What was Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield’s total return for the last three months?

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield’s total return for the last three months was 4.79%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.28% and an income return of 1.51%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2024.

What is Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield’s one-year total return?

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield’s one-year total return is 21.53%. This was made up of a growth return of 15.06% and an income return of 6.47%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2024.

What is Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield’s three-year total return?

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield’s one-year total return is 12.86%. This was made up of a growth return of 6.79% and an income return of 6.07%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2024.

What is the asset allocation of the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 99.90%

Cash: 0.10%

International Equities: 0%

Property: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund is Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund belong to?

The Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund belongs to the Australia Equity Income sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund?

As at 30 Nov 2024, the size of the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund was $1330.9 million.

What is the inception date of the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund?

The Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund has an inception date of 14 Jun 2000.

What is the current entry price of the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund?

The current entry price of the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund is $1.8872 per unit and the current exit price is $1.8869 per unit (as at 19 Dec 2024).

What is the current exit price of the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund?

The current exit price of the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund is $1.8869 per unit and the current entry price is $1.8872 per unit (as at 19 Dec 2024).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund is $500,000. Minimum additional investment is $5000.

Fund data sourced from Morningstar. Some material is copyright and published under licence from ASX Operations Pty Limited ACN 004 523 782 ("ASXO"). Data and content is provided for personal use only. Whilst every care has been taken in producing these numbers, neither Morningstar nor InvestSMART can make any guarantees around the complete accuracy of these figures. Should you decide to change investments, please read all relevant disclosure documents including the Product Disclosure Statements and if required, you may consider speaking to a financial professional for further guidance. A tax event may be realised as a result of switching investments. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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