Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Fund will hold or be exposed to most of the securities in the index, allowing for individual security weightings to vary marginally from the index from time to time. The Fund may be exposed to securities that have been removed from or are expected to be included in the index.

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	0.22%	-1.57%	1.37%	6.33%	12.49%	10.62%	9.73%	-%
Growth return	1.96%	2.08%	-1.09%	9.96%	9.07%	8.77%	5.81%	-%
Income return	-1.74%	-3.65%	2.46%	-3.63%	3.42%	1.85%	3.92%	-%

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

Asset Allocation

Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl

Australian Equities: 90.94%

Cash: 0.21%

Property & Infrastructure: 8.85%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl
Responsible Entity	Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd
APIR Code	VAN4509AU
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Jan 2026)
Legal Structure	Unknown
Fund Inception	12 Aug 2020
Fund Size	$384713095 million (as at 31 Jan 2026)
Entry Price	$1.4428 (as at 23 Feb 2026)
Exit Price	$1.4412 (as at 23 Feb 2026)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.20% (as at 1 Sep 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.20% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Minimum initial investment	$500,000
Minimum additional investments	$5,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Jan 2026)

Holding (as at 31 Jan 2026)	Type	% of Portfolio
Commonwealth Bank of Australia		11.12%
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FAQs about the Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl

What is the objective of the Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl managed fund?

The objective of the Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl managed fund is The Fund will hold or be exposed to most of the securities in the index, allowing for individual security weightings to vary marginally from the index from time to time. The Fund may be exposed to securities that have been removed from or are expected to be included in the index.

What is the strategy for the Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl managed fund?

The strategy of the Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl managed fund is The Fund will hold or be exposed to most of the securities in the index, allowing for individual security weightings to vary marginally from the index from time to time. The Fund may be exposed to securities that have been removed from or are expected to be included in the index.

What is the APIR code of the Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl managed fund?

The APIR code of the Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl managed fund is VAN4509AU.

What was Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl’s total return last month?

Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl’s total return last month was 0.22%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.96% and an income return of -1.74%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What was Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl’s total return for the last three months?

Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl’s total return for the last three months was -1.57%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.08% and an income return of -3.65%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl’s one-year total return?

Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl’s one-year total return is 6.33%. This was made up of a growth return of 9.96% and an income return of -3.63%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl’s three-year total return?

Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl’s one-year total return is 10.62%. This was made up of a growth return of 8.77% and an income return of 1.85%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is the asset allocation of the Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 90.94%

Cash: 0.21%

Property & Infrastructure: 8.85%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl managed fund is Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd.

What is the size of the Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl managed fund?

As at 31 Jan 2026, the size of the Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl managed fund was $384713095 million.

What is the inception date of the Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl managed fund?

The Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl managed fund has an inception date of 12 Aug 2020.

What is the current entry price of the Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl managed fund?

The current entry price of the Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl managed fund is $1.4428 per unit and the current exit price is $1.4412 per unit (as at 23 Feb 2026).

What is the current exit price of the Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl managed fund?

The current exit price of the Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl managed fund is $1.4412 per unit and the current entry price is $1.4428 per unit (as at 23 Feb 2026).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Vanguard Ethically Conservative Australian Shares Whlsl managed fund?

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

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