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Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF.AX)
AUD45.38
-0.08 (-0.18%)
ASX AUD AU Fixed Income
NAV
AUD 45.41
-0.07% vs NAV
as of 2026-07-13
AUM
AUD 3.70B
TER
0.10%
Yield (TTM)
3.24%
Distribution
Distributing · Quarterly
52-week range
44.85 – 46.95
Holdings
839
Issuer
Vanguard
About this ETF
The Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index Fund aims to mirror the investment performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index, prior to the deduction of all fees, expenses, and taxes.
ISIN
AU000000VAF8
Issuer
Vanguard
Domicile
AU
Inception
2012-10-31
Asset class
Fixed Income
Price
Top 10 holdings
| Australia Government Bond 2.75% 11/21/2028 | 2.44% |
| Australia Government Bond 2.75% 11/21/2029 | 2.41% |
| Australia Government Bond 3.25% 04/21/2029 | 2.40% |
| Australia Government Bond 1.50% 06/21/2031 | 2.28% |
| Australia Government Bond 4.75% 04/21/2027 | 2.23% |
| Australia Government Bond 1.00% 12/21/2030 | 2.21% |
| Australia Government Bond 2.50% 05/21/2030 | 2.19% |
| Australia Government Bond 2.75% 11/21/2027 | 2.18% |
| Australia Government Bond 1.00% 11/21/2031 | 2.12% |
| Australia Government Bond 1.25% 05/21/2032 | 2.05% |
Sector mix
Price chart
AUD45.38
-0.08 (-0.18%)
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Returns
| 1 month | -0.92% |
| 3 months | +0.51% |
| 6 months | -0.48% |
| Year to date | -1.09% |
| 1 year | -1.84% |
| 3 years (ann.) | +0.47% |
| 5 years (ann.) | -2.37% |
| 10 years (ann.) | -1.07% |
Risk profile
| Volatility (1y, ann.) | 3.83% |
| Sharpe (1y) | -0.47 |
| Sharpe (3y) | 0.13 |
| Sortino (1y) | -0.59 |
| Max drawdown (1y) | -4.47% |
| Max drawdown (5y) | -16.22% |
| Max drawdown (full) | -19.54% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.05 |
| Correlation vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.15 |
Technical outlook as of 2026-07-13
Day Score (bias 0-100, not a probability)
24
P(gain) 22 sessions — probability
48%
VaR 95% (daily)
-0.48%
CVaR 95% (daily)
-0.71%
GARCH vol forecast (22d)
0.30%
Market regime (Markov)
Lateral
The Monte Carlo cone is drawn on the price chart above (Forecast overlay); RSI, MACD and the rest of the oscillators live in its indicator panels.
Top-10 concentration
22.5%
Effective holdings
100
Disclosed positions
839
Full holdings
| Constituent | ISIN | Market value | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
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Sector breakdown
Geographic exposure
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Cost vs. peers
VAF.AX
0.10%
Fixed Income median
0.20%
Cheapest in class BKAG
0.00%
Comparison universe: 1,710 funds of the same asset class.
Cost impact calculator
Dividend history
Distributing share class Income is paid out to shareholders.
| Ex-date | Payment | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-16 | AUD 0.5341 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-20 | AUD 0.2949 |
| 2026-01-01 | 2026-01-19 | AUD 0.4244 |
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-16 | AUD 0.2150 |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-16 | AUD 0.5363 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-16 | AUD 0.2506 |
| 2025-01-02 | 2025-01-17 | AUD 0.4111 |
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-16 | AUD 0.1841 |
| 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-16 | AUD 0.4082 |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-17 | AUD 0.2081 |
| 2024-01-01 | 2024-01-17 | AUD 0.3367 |
| 2023-10-02 | 2023-10-17 | AUD 0.1935 |
| 2023-07-03 | 2023-07-18 | AUD 0.1263 |
| 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-20 | AUD 0.1168 |
| 2023-01-02 | 2023-01-18 | AUD 0.0644 |
| 2022-10-02 | 2022-10-18 | AUD 0.1047 |
| 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-20 | AUD 0.1793 |
| 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-19 | AUD 0.4095 |
| 2021-10-01 | 2021-10-18 | AUD 0.1546 |
| 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-16 | AUD 0.3970 |
| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-20 | AUD 0.2255 |
| 2021-01-04 | 2021-01-19 | AUD 0.4156 |
| 2020-10-01 | 2020-10-16 | AUD 0.3394 |
| 2020-07-01 | 2020-07-16 | AUD 0.6449 |
| 2020-04-01 | 2020-04-20 | AUD 0.3741 |
| 2020-01-02 | 2020-01-17 | AUD 0.3370 |
| 2019-10-01 | 2019-10-16 | AUD 0.2361 |
| 2019-07-01 | 2019-07-16 | AUD 0.3098 |
| 2019-04-01 | 2019-04-16 | AUD 0.3830 |
| 2019-01-02 | 2019-01-17 | AUD 0.3590 |
| 2018-10-01 | 2018-10-16 | AUD 0.2643 |
| 2018-07-02 | 2018-07-17 | AUD 0.3645 |
| 2018-04-03 | 2018-04-18 | AUD 0.3414 |
| 2018-01-01 | 2018-01-17 | AUD 0.4253 |
| 2017-10-02 | 2017-10-17 | AUD 0.2898 |
| 2017-07-03 | 2017-07-18 | AUD 0.3592 |
| 2017-04-03 | 2017-04-20 | AUD 0.3307 |
| 2017-01-02 | 2017-01-18 | AUD 0.3850 |
| 2016-10-03 | 2016-10-19 | AUD 0.4208 |
| 2016-07-01 | 2016-07-18 | AUD 0.9458 |
ESG profile
No ESG estimate available: none of the scored universe overlaps this portfolio (typical for bond, commodity or synthetic funds).
Scored coverage: 0.0% of the portfolio by weight.
Similar ETFs
| Fund | TER | AUM (USD) | Yield (TTM) | Return 1y | Sharpe 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF BND | 0.03% | 394.40B | 4.01% | -0.82% | -0.19 |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF AGG | 0.03% | 138.36B | 4.03% | -0.76% | -0.17 |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF BNDX | 0.07% | 122.00B | 4.52% | -2.72% | -0.64 |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF SGOV | 0.09% | 97.69B | 3.80% | +0.05% | 0.05 |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF VTIP | 0.03% | 70.50B | 4.16% | -0.54% | -0.18 |
| Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF BSV | 0.03% | 70.40B | 4.02% | -1.02% | -0.48 |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF VCIT | 0.03% | 68.70B | 4.86% | -1.04% | -0.22 |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF BIV | 0.03% | 52.20B | 4.27% | -1.28% | -0.28 |
| Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF VCSH | 0.03% | 50.50B | 4.47% | -0.85% | -0.36 |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF VGIT | 0.03% | 49.50B | 3.89% | -1.50% | -0.41 |
Cheaper alternatives
No fund of the class reaches 60% portfolio overlap — showing the cheapest funds of the class instead.
| Fund | TER | AUM (USD) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF VCSH | 0.03% | 50.50B | 0.0% |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF BND | 0.03% | 394.40B | 0.0% |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF AGG | 0.03% | 138.36B | 0.0% |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF VTIP | 0.03% | 70.50B | 0.0% |
| Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF BSV | 0.03% | 70.40B | 0.0% |
