ETF Fee Comparison Calculator

Welcome to Vanguard’s Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) Fee Comparison Calculator. You can use it to compare Vanguard ETFs against other ETFs and see how lower costs can make a big difference to your balance over time.

The calculator makes various assumptions when generating results. Changing the assumptions will change the results. Click here for more information.

ETF Fee Comparison

The graph shows the projected investment balance using your fund's fee structure and the Vanguard ETF's fee structure.

The difference in the final balance is the effect of fees. Adjust the sliders to see the effect of each item on your final balance.

  • Note that, for a fair comparison, the comparison fund should have a similar risk profile to your own fund.
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Year Your Fund

Other fund

0

$67,875

$69,587

1

$67,875

$69,587

2

$67,875

$69,587

3

$67,875

$69,587

4

$67,875

$69,587

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$67,875

$69,587

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$67,875

$69,587

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$67,875

$69,587

Note: All figures are in today's dollars.

Your fund

Vanguard ETF

Projected investment balance after 0 years

Your fund Vanguard ETF Difference

Projected investment balance after 20 years

Note: all figures are in Australian currency and are expressed in today's dollars. Fluctuations in exchange rates have not been taken into account.

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Important notes

This calculator is not intended to be relied upon when making financial decisions. You should consider seeking professional advice before making any decision. The results which you generate when using this calculator are dependent on the variables you input and the assumptions made by the calculator. As the variables and assumptions are unlikely to match your situation precisely, the results will not be reflected accordingly.

Vanguard is not offering the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETFs in the United States and this document does not constitute an offer or an invitation to apply for or acquire any interests in the ETF in the United States. Information about the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF (VGE) is not intended for persons present in the United States of America.

The assumptions made by this calculator, and their limitations, are explained in the Assumptions section. We believe the assumptions (leaving aside the ones you input) provide a reasonable general view. A complex range of circumstances can impact on the calculations and it is necessary to take these into account to some extent. Given this calculator's purpose is to generate general illustrations and not accurate predictions, we think it is reasonable for the calculator to simplify reality. As these assumptions will be the same for any calculation, when you change a variable the result will be a reasonable illustration of the impact of that particular variable change. Some assumptions are conservative estimates of likely scenarios. The assumption given for inflation is based on recent inflation rates. Actuarial advice has been provided to ensure that the assumptions are appropriate.

You should consider the product disclosure statement (PDS) or prospectus for a fund and your personal circumstances, or those of any other relevant person, in order to decide whether a fund is suitable for you or any other person. A PDS for Vanguard funds can be obtained here or by calling 1300 655 101.

Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd (ABN 72 072 881 086 / AFS Licence 227263) is the product issuer.

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Disclaimer

The projections which you generate when you use the calculator indicate how much could be saved in retail managed funds over a period and illustrate the general effect of fees over the course of the investment. The figures are based on assumptions and are GENERAL ILLUSTRATIONS ONLY. You should refer to the "Assumptions" link to verify that the assumptions reflect your personal situation and the circumstances of the funds you are comparing. The projections are not intended to constitute or be a substitute for financial product advice given by a licensed financial adviser. They do not make any allowance for personal income tax.

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Vanguard and its related companies specifically disclaims any liability (whether based in contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise) for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in any way connected with the access to or use of this calculator.

Other than is required under consumer protection law, under no circumstances will Vanguard and its related companies be liable for any loss or damage caused by a user's reliance on information obtained by using this calculator.

You should not make any decisions on the information contained herein without first consulting with your licensed financial adviser.

This calculator is not intended to be relied on for the purposes of making a decision in relation to a financial product, including a decision in relation to a particular managed fund or strategy. You should consider obtaining advice from an AFS licensee before making any financial decisions.The inflation assumption used in the calculator is provided by Deloitte Consulting Pty Ltd, ABN 46 892 629 039. Deloitte Australia has advised that it represents reasonable assumptions as at 27 September 2022. Vanguard will arrange for this rate to be reviewed regularly to ensure it remains appropriate for the purposes of this calculator but makes no representation that the assumption will be reasonable at all times between reviews.

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