Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF (ASX:VCF)

The Vanguard VCF ETF provides investors with exposure to high-quality debt securities issued by government-owned and government-guaranteed entities, as well as investment-grade corporate issuers from global markets.

VCF ETF review

VCF share price and fees


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Range: 1 mth | 3 mths | 6 mths | 1 yr | 2 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs

ETF share prices are updated using end of day data from the ASX. FUM, fee and spread data is updated monthly, with a delay. Refer to the ETF’s PDS and the ASX website for up-to-date information.

VCF fees

ASX ticker code: VCF
Yearly fee (MER): 0.30%
FUM: $197.17 million
Monthly spread: 0.19%
Data Last Updated: July 2022

Analyst report

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VCF performance

This chart shows the yearly performance of the chosen ETF to key asset classes of Aussie shares (ASX: VAS) and US shares (ASX: IVV). You can use this chart to visualise how the ETF responds to different market environments. We recommend using a 5+ year time horizon for comparisons. The chart compares price return only.

Fee comparison

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What does the VCF ASX ETF invest in?

VCF predominantly owns investment-grade corporate debt, with the remainder of the portfolio made of debt securities issued by government-owned or government-guaranteed entities. Many of the securities come from US issuers, but this ETF also provides exposure to markets such as Canada, Germany, France, and the UK. The weighted average credit quality of the portfolio is A.

What do investors use the VCF ETF for?

The VCF ETF could be used by investors wishing to gain exposure to international credit markets, or those wishing to diversify an existing equity portfolio and create a regular income stream.

How to buy the VCF ETF

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VCF investor starter pack

VCF PDS

The Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) explains the fees, tax status and some of the risks.

VCF literature

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VCF holdings

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ASX: VCF’s dividend 2021

VCF dividend yield

Last 12m yield: 2.27%

When does VCF pay a dividend?

VCF dividend reinvestment plan (DRP)

Warnings we apply to the VCF ETF

VCF tax domicile

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Sector information is recorded based on the last 12-month returns to July 2022. Refer to the Issuer’s website, speak to your financial adviser and always the fund’s Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before choosing an ETF for its dividend yield, past returns or fees. Past performance can be a poor indicator of future performance. 

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ASX: VCF technical analysis

The Best ETFs technical analysis chart pack shows the 12-month share price movements, Stochastic bands and traded volume (for both up and down days). This chart uses end-of-day data, so it’s for illustrative purposes only.

*The warnings on this page are applied by our ETF research team. Please know that these warnings are based on quantitative metrics and our internal methodology. These risks are not exhaustive and therefore they should not be relied upon. Always read the PDS of the function and speak to your financial adviser before acting on this information.

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