Price in AUD, last 5 years
- Last price
- A$45.05 (Oct 30, 2026)
- 1-year return
- +0.2%
- 3-year annual return
- +4.5%
- 5-year annual return
- +0.8%
- 1-year volatility
- 3.6%
- Max drawdown (5Y)
- -12.5%
- Assets (approx.)
- US$3.9B
- History available
- since Jan 2, 2014
About Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest
Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest (VAF.AX) is an ETF from Australia that trades on ASX (Australia) in AUD. It belongs to the “Bonds” category.
Over the last year its price rose 0.2% in AUD, with annual volatility of 4%: a relatively stable asset. Its worst drop over the last five years was 12.5% from a peak.
If your currency isn't the AUD, your real return will also depend on the exchange rate. In the optimizer you can choose your currency (USD, EUR, MXN, BRL, CLP, COP, PEN or ARS) and the calculation includes that currency risk.
How does it fit into a portfolio? What matters is not just its risk on its own, but how much it moves together with your other assets. Add it to your list and the optimizer will show you what weight the model would give it and why.
Other bonds assets in Asia-Pacific
| Asset | 1 year | 1Y return | Volatility | Market cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NEXT FUNDS Japan Bond NOMURA-BPI2510.T · ETF · Bonds | -5.4% | 5% | US$243.5B | ||
 VanEck China BondCBON · ETF · Bonds | +9.7% | 3% | US$29M |
Disclaimer: Educational and simulation tool. It is not investment advice or a personalized recommendation. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Data for educational purposes; it may be delayed or contain errors.