Vanguard launches new global technology and international high yield ETFs and managed fund

Curt Jacques

Vanguard has expanded its Australian investment range offering four new investment options in global technology and international high yield, with three new ETFs and one unlisted managed fund.

The new funds are designed to work as simple, low‑cost building blocks for investors seeking global technology and income‑focused allocations in diversified portfolios.

The four products being launched today are:

• Vanguard Global Technology Index ETF (ASX:VTEK).
• Vanguard Global Technology Index (Hedged) ETF (ASX:VTKH), a currency hedged version of VTEK
• Vanguard International Shares High Yield ETF (ASX:VIHY)
• Vanguard International Shares High Yield Fund, a managed fund version of VIHY

The global technology funds will track the FTSE All‑World Technology 300 Capped Net Tax Index, which includes approximately 300 stocks across more than 20 countries. The funds will have exposure to leading technology companies such as NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and ASML Holding.

The new international high-yield funds will track the FTSE All-World ex Australia High Dividend Yield Net Tax Index, an income-focused index which covers approximately 2,200 stocks globally.

Curt Jacques, Head of Product Offer at Vanguard Australia, said the new funds respond to increasing interest from Australian investors in global technology and income‑oriented strategies.

“Our new global technology funds give investors access to large and mid-cap tech leaders across developed and emerging markets, not just the U.S.

“Meanwhile, our international high yield funds give investors access to a diversified, income‑generating portfolio of international companies that complements Vanguard’s Australian Shares High Yield ETF and fund,” he said.

David Ho, Head of Pacific, FTSE Russell says, “We are proud to deepen our global collaboration with Vanguard through the launch of these new funds, supported by our indices that provide diversified exposure to global technology innovation and resilient international income. We look forward to supporting Vanguard as they continue to expand and evolve their offering for investors worldwide.”

The new funds are offered at these management fees, VTEK 0.23%, VTKH 0.26%, VIHY 0.30% with the managed fund 0.36% per annum.

The ETFs will be available for trading on the ASX from 25 March, while the unlisted fund can be accessed via Vanguard Personal Investor also from 25 March.