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VAS ETF · Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.05%  | -0.29%  | +10.33% | +33.49% | +40.84%  | +1.17% | +3.40% | +1.28% | |
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Key fund info
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -0.29% | +10.33% | +33.49% | +40.84% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about VAS ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
VAS’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | €814.67B |
VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | €546.58B |
VEA | Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | €193.09B |
VUG | Vanguard Growth ETF | €191.05B |
VTV | Vanguard Value ETF | €148.25B |
Frequently asked questions about VAS
What does Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF, VAS, invest in?
VAS is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Australian Equities.
Which benchmark or index does VAS replicate?
VAS tracks the S&P/ASX 300 Total Return Index - AUD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VAS?
VAS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.07%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VAS launched?
VAS was introduced to the market on May 4, 2009. It trades on Australia
Who is the ETF issuer of VAS?
Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF, VAS, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VAS?
VAS oversees €15.25B in assets as of May 8, 2026.
How has VAS performed lately?
Based on data from May 8, 2026, VAS returned -2.05% over the past month, -0.29% over the last three months and 1.28% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VAS?
As of May 8, 2026, VAS recorded net flows of +€485M over the last month and +€1.37B year-to-date.
Does VAS distribute dividends?
VAS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of May 8, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.14%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VAS?
As of March 31, 2026, VAS has significant geographic allocations in Australia and New Zealand.
In which sector or theme does VAS invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VAS focuses largely on Financials, Materials and Health Care.
How many securities does VAS hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, VAS holds 304 positions in its portfolio, with 55.54% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VAS?
As of March 31, 2026, VAS top three holdings include COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA, BHP GROUP LTD and WESTPAC BANKING.
What is the base currency of VAS?
The base currency of VAS is AUD.
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