Vanguard Ethically Conscious Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF (ASX:VEFI)

The Vanguard VEFI ETF provides investors with exposure to high-quality debt securities issued by governments, government-owned and government-guaranteed entities, and investment-grade corporate issuers from global markets. This ethical ETF excludes issuers with significant business activities in fossil fuels, alcohol, tobacco, gambling, weapons, nuclear power, and adult entertainment.

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VEFI share price and fees

VEFI fees

ASX ticker code: VEFI
Yearly fee (MER): 0.26%
FUM: $59.66 million
Monthly spread: 0.41%
Data Last Updated: July 2022

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What does the VEFI ASX ETF invest in?

VEFI invests in more than 1,000 debt securities issued by governments, government-owned and government-guaranteed entities, as well as investment-grade corporate issuers. This ETF uses a negative screening approach to exclude any issuers with significant business activities in fossil fuels, alcohol, tobacco, gambling, weapons, nuclear power, and adult entertainment. The weighted average credit quality of the portfolio is AA-.

What do investors use the VEFI ETF for?

The VEFI ETF might be used by investors who want to take an ethical approach to investing in global credit markets. This ETF provides an opportunity to gain access to high-quality global issuers while avoiding issuers from certain ‘problematic’ industries. Global bond ETFs can be used to diversify equity holdings or Australian bond holdings.

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VEFI PDS

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

VEFI literature

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VEFI holdings

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ASX: VEFI’s dividend 2021

VEFI dividend yield

Last 12m yield: 1.11%

When does VEFI pay a dividend?

VEFI dividend reinvestment plan (DRP)

Warnings we apply to the VEFI ETF

VEFI tax domicile

VEFI ETF registry

Fixed interest – International sector data

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