Vanguard Balanced Index Fund - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Fund seeks to track the weighted average return of the indices of the underlying funds in proportion to the Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA), before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

Fund Strategy

The Fund will hold or be exposed to securities in the indices by investing in the underlying funds which include but are not limited to: - Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index Fund - Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index Fund (Hedged) - Vanguard Australian Shares Index Fund - Vanguard International Shares Index Fund - Vanguard International Shares Index Fund (Hedged) - Vanguard International Small Companies Index Fund - Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index Fund.

Fund Performance Comparison

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Fund performance

	1M	3M	6M	1Y p.a.	2Y p.a.	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.	10Y p.a.
Total return	1.32%	3.6%	9.15%	11.72%	14.41%	10.42%	6.52%	6.26%
Growth return	1.32%	3.25%	7.69%	8.32%	11.18%	7.57%	2.3%	1.32%
Income return	0%	0.35%	1.46%	3.4%	3.23%	2.85%	4.22%	4.94%
Market index (Morningstar AUS Balance Tgt Alloc NR AUD)
Total return	1.19%	3.31%	8.38%	11.09%	13.93%	10.07%	6.83%	6.33%

As at 31 Oct 2025. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Vanguard Balanced Index Fund (Wholesale)
Responsible Entity	Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd
APIR Code	VAN0108AU
Sector/Asset Class	Multisector Balanced
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Oct 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	20 Nov 2002
Fund Size	$8588.35 million (as at 30 Sep 2025)
Entry Price	$1.5626 (as at 19 Nov 2025)
Exit Price	$1.5618 (as at 19 Nov 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.29% (as at 1 Sep 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.29% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	0
Minimum initial investment	$500,000
Minimum additional investments	$5,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$1,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Oct 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Oct 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
Vanguard Global Agg Bd Indx Fd (Hdg)	Mutual Fund - Open End	29.40%
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FAQs about the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund

What is the objective of the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund?

The objective of the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund is The Fund seeks to track the weighted average return of the indices of the underlying funds in proportion to the Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA), before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

What is the strategy for the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund?

The strategy of the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund is The Fund will hold or be exposed to securities in the indices by investing in the underlying funds which include but are not limited to: - Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index Fund - Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index Fund (Hedged) - Vanguard Australian Shares Index Fund - Vanguard International Shares Index Fund - Vanguard International Shares Index Fund (Hedged) - Vanguard International Small Companies Index Fund - Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index Fund.

What is the APIR code of the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund?

The APIR code of the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund is VAN0108AU.

What was Vanguard Balanced Index Fund’s total return last month?

Vanguard Balanced Index Fund’s total return last month was 1.32%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.32% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What was Vanguard Balanced Index Fund’s total return for the last three months?

Vanguard Balanced Index Fund’s total return for the last three months was 3.6%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.25% and an income return of 0.35%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What is Vanguard Balanced Index Fund’s one-year total return?

Vanguard Balanced Index Fund’s one-year total return is 11.72%. This was made up of a growth return of 8.32% and an income return of 3.4%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What is Vanguard Balanced Index Fund’s three-year total return?

Vanguard Balanced Index Fund’s one-year total return is 10.42%. This was made up of a growth return of 7.57% and an income return of 2.85%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 19.10%

International Equities: 29.86%

Cash: 1.25%

Property & Infrastructure: 1.86%

Fixed Interest: 47.93%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund is Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund belong to?

The Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund belongs to the Multisector Balanced sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund?

As at 30 Sep 2025, the size of the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund was $8588.35 million.

What is the inception date of the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund?

The Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund has an inception date of 20 Nov 2002.

What is the current entry price of the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund?

The current entry price of the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund is $1.5626 per unit and the current exit price is $1.5618 per unit (as at 19 Nov 2025).

What is the current exit price of the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund?

The current exit price of the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund is $1.5618 per unit and the current entry price is $1.5626 per unit (as at 19 Nov 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund managed fund is $500,000. Minimum additional investment is $5000.

Fund data sourced from Morningstar. Some material is copyright and published under licence from ASX Operations Pty Limited ACN 004 523 782 ("ASXO"). Data and content is provided for personal use only. Whilst every care has been taken in producing these numbers, neither Morningstar nor InvestSMART can make any guarantees around the complete accuracy of these figures. Should you decide to change investments, please read all relevant disclosure documents including the Product Disclosure Statements and if required, you may consider speaking to a financial professional for further guidance. A tax event may be realised as a result of switching investments. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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