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VAF ETF · Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF

The VAF Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index. The VAF ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 834 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofInternational Aggregate Bonds1M perf.+1.68%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
+1.64%
1M flows
+€27M
AuM
€2.13B
E/R
0.1%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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VAF
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Performance & flows

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VAF
A$45.27
+0.13%
International Aggregate Bonds
+0.78%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+1.64%
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+0.13%
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+0.87%
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+7.48%
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+0.39%
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+0.73%
+0.73%
+0.37%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
ISIN
AU000000VAF8
AuM
€2.13B
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E/R
0.1%
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Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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NAV
4/21/2026
A$45.27
1D NAV change
+0.16%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
834
Inception date
10/29/2012
Jurisdiction
Australia
Distribution
Australia
Legal structure
Managed Investment Scheme
Base currency
AUD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Benchmark
Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
+0.13%
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+0.87%
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+7.48%
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+0.39%
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Volatility
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
Australia
89.96%
USA
2.44%
Canada
1.44%
Germany
1.40%
Unavailable
0.61%
Other
4.14%
Sectors
Sovereign
44.66%
Other financial institutions
12.93%
Government agencies
11.01%
Municipal
8.64%
Banks
7.77%
Unavailable
9.63%
Other
5.36%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 834
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
Australia, TB 2.75% 21nov2029, AUD
Australia, TB 2.75% 21nov2028, AUD
Australia, TB 3.25% 21apr2029, AUD
Australia, TB 4.75% 21apr2027, AUD (TB136)
Australia, TB 0.5% 21sep2026, AUD
Australia, TB 2.25% 21may2028, AUD
Australia, TB 2.5% 21may2030, AUD
Australia, TB 1.5% 21jun2031, AUD
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Australia, TB 2.75% 21nov2027, AUD
Australia, TB 1% 21dec2030, AUD
Australia, TB 1% 21nov2031, AUD
Australia, TB 4.25% 21apr2026, AUD
Australia, TB 1.25% 21may2032, AUD
Australia, TB 1.75% 21nov2032, AUD
Australia, TB 3.5% 21dec2034, AUD
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Sustainability

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SDG

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Data as of February 27, 2026
Methodology

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ESG Consensus®
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Holdings review
97.52% of holdings have positive scoring
3.10% of holdings have negative scoring
85.44%
7.30%
4.78%
Consensus levels
Strong
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Issuer

Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
297
Total AuM
€3.93T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1343%
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Frequently asked questions about VAF

What does Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF, VAF, invest in?

VAF is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Australian Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds.

Which benchmark or index does VAF replicate?

VAF tracks the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Gross Total Return Index - AUD, through a optimized sampling replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VAF?

VAF carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.1%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was VAF launched?

VAF was introduced to the market on October 29, 2012. It trades on Australia

Who is the ETF issuer of VAF?

Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF, VAF, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VAF?

VAF oversees €2.13B in assets as of April 21, 2026.

How has VAF performed lately?

Based on data from April 21, 2026, VAF returned 1.64% over the past month, 0.13% over the last three months and 0.37% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for VAF?

As of April 21, 2026, VAF recorded net flows of +€27M over the last month and +€108M year-to-date.

Does VAF distribute dividends?

VAF follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 21, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.25%.

What are the main country or region exposures of VAF?

As of February 28, 2026, VAF has significant geographic allocations in Australia, USA and Canada.

In which sector or theme does VAF invest in?

As of February 28, 2026, VAF focuses largely on Sovereign, Other financial institutions and Government agencies.

How many securities does VAF hold and how diversified is it?

As of February 28, 2026, VAF holds 834 positions in its portfolio, with 31.63% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in VAF?

As of February 28, 2026, VAF top three holdings include Australia, TB 2.75% 21nov2029, AUD, Australia, TB 2.75% 21nov2028, AUD and Australia, TB 3.25% 21apr2029, AUD.

What is the base currency of VAF?

The base currency of VAF is AUD.

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