VDBA is an all-in-one ETF that holds about 50% shares and 50% bonds, rebalanced for you. It charges 0.27% a year, has $942m invested and returned +3.7% over the past year. The most similar ETF is VDCO, which overlaps with it by about 72%.
📅 As at 30 September 2026: fee, size and 1-year return from the TMX Australia funds report; holdings and overlap from VDBA’s published holdings as at 30 September 2026.
Is it a good time to buy VDBA?
Nobody can time the market perfectly, but you can check the trend before you buy. Here’s where VDBA stands right now.
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| Net flow, September | +$10m |
| Net flow, 2026 so far | +$112m |
| Average month in 2026 | +$12m |
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🔒 See it free for 30 days →VDBA is in a downtrend. Some investors wait for the trend to turn before adding; others keep buying small, regular amounts. Whatever you do, size it so a further fall wouldn’t derail your plan.
General information only, not a recommendation to buy or sell VDBA. Whether it suits you depends on your goals and the rest of your portfolio. Trend updated weekly; flows from the TMX Australia funds report (September 2026) and the Global X weekly market monitor. See every ETF’s trend in the ETF trend scanner, or read when to buy an ETF.
What is VDBA?
Index: A mix of Vanguard index funds (about 50% shares, 50% bonds) · Distributions: Quarterly · Issuer: Vanguard · Exchange: ASX
Top 10 holdings
The 10 largest companies make up 12% of VDBA.
| # | Company | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BHP Group LtdMaterials | 2.23% | |
| 2 | Commonwealth Bank of AustraliaFinancials | 1.83% | |
| 3 | NVIDIA CorpInformation Technology | 1.38% | |
| 4 | Apple IncInformation Technology | 1.28% | |
| 5 | Microsoft CorpInformation Technology | 0.95% | |
| 6 | Alphabet (Google)Communication Services | 0.95% | |
| 7 | National Australia Bank LtdFinancials | 0.88% | |
| 8 | Westpac Banking CorpFinancials | 0.87% | |
| 9 | ANZ Group Holdings LtdFinancials | 0.84% | |
| 10 | CSL LtdHealth Care | 0.64% |
Sector breakdown
ETFs most similar to VDBA
How much each ETF’s holdings overlap with VDBA, by weight. High overlap means owning both mostly doubles up.
| ETF | Overlap | |
|---|---|---|
| VDCOVanguard Diversified Conservative Index ETF | 72% | Compare in calculator → |
| IBALiShares Balanced Esg ETF | 67% | Compare in calculator → |
| VDGRVanguard Diversified Growth Index ETF | 67% | Compare in calculator → |
| VAFVanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF | 49% | Compare in calculator → |
| 1GOVVanEck 1-5 Year Australian Government Bond ETF | 49% | Compare in calculator → |
| 28BBBetashares 2028 Fixed Term Corp Bond Active ETF | 49% | Compare in calculator → |
Core or satellite?
CORE All-in-one (diversified)
VDBA is a core holding on its own. Read more in core and satellite investing.
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VDBA FAQs
Is VDBA a good ETF?
VDBA is a simple, balanced portfolio in one ETF. It suits lower risk tolerance and shorter time frames. Whether it suits you depends on your goals and the rest of your portfolio.
What does VDBA invest in?
VDBA is an all-in-one ETF that holds about 50% shares and 50% bonds, rebalanced for you. Its largest holdings are BHP Group Ltd, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, NVIDIA Corp, and its biggest sector is bonds and cash at about 57%.
What ETFs are similar to VDBA?
The ETFs with the most overlap with VDBA are VDCO (about 72%) and IBAL (about 67%). Use the free ETF overlap calculator to check your own mix.
How often does VDBA pay distributions?
VDBA pays distributions quarterly.
Should I own VDBA and VDCO together?
Usually there is little point: their holdings overlap by about 72%, so owning both mostly doubles up.
Fee, size and returns: TMX Australia Funds Report to 30 September 2026; returns are total returns, 5-year figure is cumulative. Holdings from Vanguard as at 30 September 2026; sector split based on the holdings we can see, about 86% of the fund. Chart: TradingView. General information only, not a recommendation to buy or sell VDBA. Consider the PDS and TMD before investing.