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VGAD ETF · Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF
The VGAD Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: MSCI World ex-Australia. The VGAD ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 1,277 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofWorld Blended Cap1M perf.+10.27%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
+8.04%
1M flows
+€80M
AuM
€4.14B
E/R
0.21%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
VGAD
N/A
Performance & flows
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VGAD
A$124.72
+2.86%
World Blended Cap
+3.52%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +8.04%  | +2.86%  | +30.05% | +68.21% | +67.10%  | +8.16% | +8.16% | +4.56% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/24/2026
A$124.74
1D NAV change
+0.48%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
1277
Inception date
11/18/2014
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
Investment strategy
Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF seeks to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested), hedged into Australian dollars 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
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +2.86% | +30.05% | +68.21% | +67.10% |
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| Perf./Volatility | ||||
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
68.33%
Japan
5.65%
United Kingdom
3.83%
Canada
3.60%
Switzerland
2.63%
Germany
2.49%
France
2.35%
Netherlands
1.69%
Unavailable
2.46%
Other
6.96%
Sectors
Information Technology
26.34%
Financials
13.27%
Industrials
10.64%
Consumer Discretionary
9.24%
Health Care
8.62%
Communication Services
8.41%
Consumer Staples
5.08%
Energy
4.57%
Unavailable
6.74%
Other
7.10%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1277
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
NVIDIA
APPLE
MICROSOFT-T
AMAZON.COM INC
ALPHABET INC-CL
ALPHABET INC-CL
BROADCOM LIMITED
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TESLA
LILLY
EXXON
JPMORGAN CHASE
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
WALMART INC
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Replication
Trackinsight replication rating:
Not rated
1-year trailing difference
As of March 31, 2026
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VGAD
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model
Issuer
Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
297
Total AuM
€3.98T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1343%
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Frequently asked questions about VGAD
What does Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF, VGAD, invest in?
VGAD is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Global ex-Australia Equities.
Which benchmark or index does VGAD replicate?
VGAD tracks the MSCI World ex-Australia hedged into AUD Net Total Return Index - AUD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VGAD?
VGAD carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.21%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VGAD launched?
VGAD was introduced to the market on November 18, 2014. It trades on Australia
Who is the ETF issuer of VGAD?
Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF, VGAD, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VGAD?
VGAD oversees €4.14B in assets as of April 24, 2026.
How has VGAD performed lately?
Based on data from April 24, 2026, VGAD returned 8.04% over the past month, 2.86% over the last three months and 4.56% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VGAD?
As of April 24, 2026, VGAD recorded net flows of +€80M over the last month and +€233M year-to-date.
Does VGAD distribute dividends?
VGAD follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 24, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.80%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VGAD?
As of March 31, 2026, VGAD has significant geographic allocations in USA, Japan and United Kingdom.
In which sector or theme does VGAD invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VGAD focuses largely on Information Technology, Financials and Industrials.
How many securities does VGAD hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, VGAD holds 1277 positions in its portfolio, with 29.07% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VGAD?
As of March 31, 2026, VGAD top three holdings include NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T.
What is the base currency of VGAD?
The base currency of VGAD is AUD.
Is VGAD currency-hedged?
VGAD is hedged, meaning it seeks to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations between its base currency and the currency of the underlying assets.
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