Australia·ETF·ASX (Australia)Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS.AX)
Price in AUD, last 5 years
- Last price
- A$108.52 (Oct 22, 2026)
- 1-year return
- +0.1%
- 3-year annual return
- +12.0%
- 5-year annual return
- +7.1%
- 1-year volatility
- 12.4%
- Max drawdown (5Y)
- -15.2%
- Assets (approx.)
- US$26.7B
- History available
- since Jan 2, 2014
About Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF
Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS.AX) is an ETF from Australia that trades on ASX (Australia) in AUD. It belongs to the “Broad index” category. It's part of the S&P/ASX 50.
Over the last year its price rose 0.1% in AUD, with annual volatility of 12%: a relatively stable asset. Its worst drop over the last five years was 15.2% 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.
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.