Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

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 Strategy

Fund Performance Comparison

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Fees 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	1.6%	1.21%	7.18%	13.02%	12.91%	11.07%	12.61%	10.46%
Growth return	4.2%	7.32%	3.59%	11.64%	6.87%	6.67%	6.01%	4.67%
Income return	-2.6%	-6.11%	3.59%	1.38%	6.04%	4.4%	6.6%	5.79%
Market index (S&P/ASX 200 TR AUD)
Total return	1.78%	0.36%	3.06%	7.37%	11.2%	9.81%	10.21%	10.12%

As at 31 Jan 2026. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield

Australian Equities: 99.81%

Cash: 0.19%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 95.81%

Cash: -1.04%

International Equities: 4.26%

Property & Infrastructure: 1.32%

Fixed Interest: -0.33%

Alternatives: -0.02%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield
Responsible Entity	Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd
APIR Code	VAN0104AU
Sector/Asset Class	Australia Equity Income
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Jan 2026)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	14 Jun 2000
Fund Size	$1562010771 million (as at 31 Jan 2026)
Entry Price	$2.0805 (as at 13 Feb 2026)
Exit Price	$2.0798 (as at 13 Feb 2026)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.35% (as at 1 Sep 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.35% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Minimum initial investment	$500,000
Minimum additional investments	$5,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$1,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Dec 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Dec 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
BHP Group Ltd	Equity	10.62%
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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 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 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 1.6%. This was made up of a growth return of 4.2% and an income return of -2.6%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

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 1.21%. This was made up of a growth return of 7.32% and an income return of -6.11%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

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

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield’s one-year total return is 13.02%. This was made up of a growth return of 11.64% and an income return of 1.38%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

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

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield’s one-year total return is 11.07%. This was made up of a growth return of 6.67% and an income return of 4.4%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

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: 99.81%

Cash: 0.19%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 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 31 Jan 2026, the size of the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield managed fund was $1562010771 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 $2.0805 per unit and the current exit price is $2.0798 per unit (as at 13 Feb 2026).

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 $2.0798 per unit and the current entry price is $2.0805 per unit (as at 13 Feb 2026).

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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