With a diversified portfolio you gain:

• Exposure to a broad mix of investments wrapped into one neat ready-made portfolio.
• Diversification that can help smooth out returns over the long-term.
• Simple choice; four options for different risk profiles. The funds are offered with a pre-set mix of investments, or asset allocations. These are aligned with a range of investor profiles and their appetite for risk.
• Rebalancing by Vanguard’s team of investment experts, who monitor the funds’ mix of investments to ensure they remain in-line with the funds’ risk profile.

Each portfolio is incredibly diversified with over 16,000 securities across multiple assets (including Australian and international shares and bonds). This means that they may be suitable as a stand-alone portfolio solution.

Yes. You can invest in Vanguard’s diversified portfolios through managed funds as well as ETFs . Both investment options have the same allocation to underlying funds and minimum timeframe suggestions. Explore our Diversified managed funds. 

This really depends on how long you’re planning to hold the investment for, and how much risk you want to take on. Vanguard has four Diversified ETFs to choose from – Conservative, Balanced, Growth, and High Growth – each with their own unique balance of different asset classes. Click on the options above to learn more and find the diversified portfolio that suits your investment goals. If you're still unsure of which portfolio to choose, consult a licensed financial adviser for some professional guidance. 

Vanguard's exchange traded funds (ETFs) are an easy way for you to invest in many companies (shares), or securities such as bonds via a single purchase. ETFs are traded on the stock exchange (ASX) and typically offer broad exposure to various asset classes such as the Australian and international share markets, and global fixed income securities. In the case of the Vanguard Diversified ETFs, investors gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of securities covering multiple asset classes. 

It’s your decision. You get to choose what’s right for you.

Typically, investors choose one risk profile (Conservative, Balanced, Growth or High Growth) that suits their investment goals and needs. However, some investors may have different objectives and/or times frames for portions of their portfolio and may choose multiple options. Other investors may choose to change options over time if their risk profile changes.

If you are unsure which portfolio, or mix, is right for you, you should consult a licensed financial adviser for professional guidance.

With Vanguard Personal Investor you can make regular contributions from as little as $200 using Auto Invest, or make one-off investments starting from $500.

You can invest in our Diversified ETFs or managed funds with Vanguard Personal Investor. You can also invest in Vanguard products through your financial adviser or through most online brokers.