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Issuer
Vanguard
Inception Date
May 23, 2016
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond

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Performance

VACF.AX Performance Chart

Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index ETF (VACF.AX) is up 1.1% since the beginning of the year. VACF.AX is currently trading at A$51 per share. Investors who bought A$1,000 worth of VACF.AX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth A$1,056.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index ETF (VACF.AX) has returned 1.14% so far this year and 1.80% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VACF.AX has returned 2.36% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 14.27% annually.


Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index ETF

1D
0.20%
1M
0.37%
6M
1.63%
YTD
1.14%
1Y
1.80%
3Y*
4.32%
5Y*
1.09%
10Y*
2.36%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
0.12%
1M
1.38%
6M
4.49%
YTD
5.58%
1Y
12.98%
3Y*
18.01%
5Y*
13.12%
10Y*
14.27%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

VACF.AX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 23, 2016, VACF.AX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.21%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 27.5 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +2.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -3.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, VACF.AX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2020 with a return of +1.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -3.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.70%0.74%-0.05%-1.00%1.25%1.07%-0.16%1.14%
20250.25%1.00%0.99%-0.00%0.56%0.88%0.07%0.79%-0.06%0.37%-0.71%-0.23%3.96%
2024-0.52%0.16%0.66%-1.46%0.66%0.32%1.66%0.93%0.68%-0.88%0.69%0.86%3.77%
20232.21%-0.90%2.26%0.16%-0.28%-1.45%0.93%1.02%-0.48%-0.80%1.87%1.90%6.53%
2022-1.21%-1.16%-2.98%-1.72%-0.37%-1.35%2.62%-1.48%-1.33%0.49%1.43%-0.62%-7.54%
20210.26%-1.58%-0.02%0.67%0.00%0.19%1.19%0.04%-0.95%-2.66%0.76%0.52%-1.64%

Benchmark Metrics

Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.37%, beta of 0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 23, 2016.

  • This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (9.88%) than losses (6.57%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.00 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
  • R2 of 0.00 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
2.37%
Beta
0.00
0.00
Upside Capture
9.88%
Downside Capture
6.57%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

VACF.AX ranks 16 for risk / return — in the bottom 16% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


VACF.AX Risk / Return Rank: 1616
Overall Rank
VACF.AX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1818
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VACF.AX Sortino Ratio Rank: 1616
Sortino Ratio Rank
VACF.AX Omega Ratio Rank: 1616
Omega Ratio Rank
VACF.AX Calmar Ratio Rank: 1616
Calmar Ratio Rank
VACF.AX Martin Ratio Rank: 1515
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index ETF (VACF.AX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


VACF.AXBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-0.80

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-1.10

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.09

1.24

-0.15

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

0.50

1.11

-0.62

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

1.05

3.10

-2.05

Dividends

Dividend History

Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index ETF provided a 2.91% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of A$1.49 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%A$0.00A$0.50A$1.00A$1.50A$2.002016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022202120202019201820172016
DividendA$1.49A$1.97A$0.78A$0.67A$0.25A$0.96A$1.57A$1.35A$0.92A$1.16A$0.88

Dividend yield

2.91%3.82%1.52%1.33%0.52%1.83%2.90%2.54%1.80%2.29%1.77%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026A$0.00A$0.00A$0.50A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.61A$1.11
2025A$0.51A$0.00A$0.47A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.62A$0.00A$0.00A$0.38A$0.00A$0.00A$1.97
2024A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.45A$0.00A$0.00A$0.34A$0.00A$0.00A$0.78
2023A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.17A$0.00A$0.00A$0.19A$0.00A$0.00A$0.31A$0.00A$0.00A$0.67
2022A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.21A$0.00A$0.00A$0.03A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.25
2021A$0.26A$0.00A$0.00A$0.25A$0.00A$0.00A$0.23A$0.00A$0.00A$0.21A$0.00A$0.00A$0.96

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index ETF was 12.40%, occurring on Jun 17, 2022. Recovery took 666 trading sessions.

The current Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index ETF drawdown is 0.46%.


Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Related event

-12.40%Jun 2022
9mo 27d2y 7mo
3y 5moAug 2021 - Feb 2025
Bear market2022
-6.17%Mar 2020
9d4mo 11d
4mo 20dMar 2020 - Jul 2020
COVID crash2020
-3.34%Mar 2026
5mo 3d
8mo 29dOct 2025 - now
-2.96%Jan 2017
3mo 1d4mo 16d
7mo 17dOct 2016 - May 2017
-2.06%Mar 2021
21d4mo 16d
5mo 7dFeb 2021 - Jul 2021

Drawdown Indicators


VACF.AXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-12.40%

-41.07%

+28.67%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-3.34%

-11.69%

+8.35%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-3.34%

-17.74%

+14.40%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-12.40%

-22.01%

+9.61%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-12.40%

-24.71%

+12.31%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-0.46%

-0.60%

+0.14%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-2.38%

-11.02%

+8.64%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

1.60%

4.20%

-2.60%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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