VAS

About VAS

Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) provides low cost, broadly diversified exposure to Australian companies and property trusts listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. It also offers capital growth along with dividend income and franking credits. In Australia, Vanguard has been serving financial advisers, retail clients and institutional investors for 25 years.

Find out what a historical investment in Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF would be worth today using our VAS stock calculator.

How to buy VAS in Australia?

To buy VAS shares in Australia, open an investing account that offers access to Australian ETFs, like Stake. It takes just minutes to sign up online or download the Stake stock trading app to get started. You’ll need some I.D. to create your account. Once that’s done, go to Stake AUS and fund your account. Do your own research to ensure that buying VAS shares is the right investment product for your own circumstances before completing the trade.

Does VAS pay dividends?

Yes, VAS does pay dividends.

As of March 2024, VAS shares pay a dividend yield of 6.40%. The most recent distribution is $0.71 per share on 17 January 2024.

The next dividend payment for Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF is April 2024.

Is VAS a good investment?

VAS may be a good purchase for investors wanting to diversify their portfolio without purchasing individual stocks listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

As of October 2023, VAS has a market cap of $11.7b and 52-week high of $93.55 as of 9 October 2023.

If you are interested in trading on the ASX, check out our top 10 Vanguard ETFs in Australia.