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Three Vanguard ETFs offer beginners ways to diversify investments
The story highlights three Vanguard exchange-traded funds as options for people starting to invest.
VAS tracks an index of 300 companies listed on the Australian share market, across industries such as banking, mining and healthcare.
VGS gives access to around 1,300 companies in developed markets, including the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom and Europe.
VDHG combines Australian and international shares, emerging markets, smaller companies and bonds in one fund.
Vanguard rebalances VDHG to maintain its investment mix, which targets about 90% growth assets and 10% defensive assets.
These funds can spread investments across companies and markets, rather than relying on picking individual shares, but VDHG is designed for investors who can tolerate substantial market movements.
The story presents them as options for people willing to invest regularly and hold for the long term.
Motley Fool AU highlights three Vanguard ETFs as possible starting points for beginners seeking diversified investments.
VAS tracks the S&P/ASX 300 Index and provides exposure to 300 companies listed on the Australian share market.
VGS provides exposure to around 1,300 stocks across developed markets.
VDHG combines Australian and international shares, emerging markets, smaller companies and bonds in one fund.
VDHG targets approximately 90% growth assets and 10% defensive assets, and is designed for investors with a long investment horizon who can tolerate substantial market movements.
- Who
- Motley Fool AU’s unnamed writer recommends the funds to beginner investors.
- What
- The article discusses VAS, VGS and VDHG as ways to build a diversified investment portfolio.
- When
- The article was published on 13 October 2026.
- Where
- The funds provide exposure to Australian and overseas markets.
- Why
- The writer says ETFs can help beginners diversify without having to choose individual shares.
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- VAS
- Tracks the S&P/ASX 300 Index, covering 300 Australian-listed companies
- VGS
- Provides exposure to around 1,300 stocks across developed markets
- VDHG
- Targets approximately 90% growth assets and 10% defensive assets
- Publication date
- 13 October 2026
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