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VASASX
VGSASX
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The short version

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Where the money ended up

Over 5 years, $10,000 grew to between $14,400 (VAS) and $18,453 (VGS). Franking credits aren’t included.

Growth and falls

VGS grew more over 5 years, but also fell further at its lowest point: about −21%, against about −15% for VAS.

Income

VAS paid about $321 in the last 12 months on $10,000, against about $120 for VGS. Franking credits aren’t included.

$10,000 invested 5 years ago

Grey dashed line = what you started with. Distributions reinvested, after fees, in Australian dollars.Australian share funds may also pass on franking credits, which aren’t included here.

Side by side

VASASX
Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF
VGSASX
Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

Basics

The company that runs the fund.
The issuer-reported ongoing fees and costs, shown as an annual percentage. From the issuer's website. Check the PDS and TMD before investing. Brokerage and buy/sell spreads are extra.
about $7 a year on $10,000 · as at 31 Aug 2026
about $18 a year on $10,000 · as at 31 Aug 2026
The year the fund was listed, where issuer information is available.
2009
2014

Returns

After fees, distributions reinvested, franking not included
What one year did. A single year says little about any other year. Australian share funds may also pass on franking credits, which aren’t included here.
−0.03%
$10,000 became $9,997
9.6%
$10,000 became $10,956
The average yearly return over 3 years. Australian share funds may also pass on franking credits, which aren’t included here.
10.9% a year
$10,000 became $13,640
18.3% a year
$10,000 became $16,547
The average yearly return over 5 years. Australian share funds may also pass on franking credits, which aren’t included here.
7.6% a year
$10,000 became $14,400
13.0% a year
$10,000 became $18,453

The bumpy ride

Also called volatility. In a typical year the value moved up or down by about this much. A bigger figure means a bumpier ride.
±12.8%
Over 5 years · 1 yr ±12.4% · 3 yrs ±12.1%
±12.4%
Over 5 years · 1 yr ±9.8% · 3 yrs ±11.4%
The largest drop from a high point to the next low point, shown for the longest period each fund has price history for.
−15.2%
$10,782 fell to $9,146 · Apr–Jun 2022 · over 5 yrs
−20.5%
$10,933 fell to $8,688 · Jan–Jun 2022 · over 5 yrs

Income

How often the fund paid out distributions in the last 12 months.
Quarterly
4 payments in 12 months
Quarterly
4 payments in 12 months
Distributions as a share of the latest price. Australian share funds may also pass on franking credits, which aren’t included here.
$321
3.21% of $10,000
$120
1.20% of $10,000

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Returns are after fees with distributions reinvested and don’t include franking credits. US-listed ETFs are converted to Australian dollars.

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