The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) is one of the largest exchange-traded funds (ETF) on the ASX, and it’s known for having a sizeable dividend yield.

The VAS ETF allows investors to gain exposure to the S&P/ASX 300 Index (ASX: XKO), which is an index of 300 of the largest businesses on the ASX.

Some of the biggest businesses in the portfolio are BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB), ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: ANZ), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG), Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) and Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS).

I think it’d be fair to say that every one of the above stocks could be classified as an ASX dividend share with a decent dividend yield.

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF simply passes through the dividends it receives onto owners of VAS ETF units. Therefore, it’s beneficial if the holdings provide a good dividend yield.

Let’s look at what it could take to generate $1,000 of passive income from the fund.

Targeting $1,000 of passive income from Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF

Every month, Vanguard tells investors about various statistics regarding the fund.

For July, Vanguard reported that the VAS ETF had a dividend yield of 3.1%. That’s not a huge yield, but it’s significantly more than what’s on offer from the international share market or US share market.

It’s not guaranteed to have a 3.1% dividend yield in the coming 12 months, but it’s the best figure we can use for this calculation.

To generate $1,000 of passive income with a 3.1% dividend yield, you’d need an investment of $32,258, so that’d mean buying 286 or 287 VAS ETF units.

The VAS ETF is able to provide a high dividend yield because more than 58% of the portfolio is invested in ASX bank shares and ASX mining shares. Those sectors typically have lower price/earnings (P/E) ratios and relatively generous dividend payout ratio, which both affect the dividend yield.

Other markets, like the international share market or US share market, are focused on other sectors like technology businesses, which usually have a lower dividend payout ratio and a high P/E ratio. That results in a much lower dividend yield.

The VAS ETF isn’t dominated by growth stocks, so I’m not expecting significant capital growth in the coming years, though the dividend yield could remain pleasing.

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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Macquarie Group and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended BHP Group, Macquarie Group, and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) shares have continued falling further into the red this week.

At the close of the ASX on Tuesday afternoon, the technology stock was down another 3% to $35.25. That means the shares are now down 49% year-to-date and are a huge 63% lower than 12 months ago.

It’s been well-documented that the business has been smashed by a tech-sector wide selloff this year, and an investor rotation into more defensive assets amid global volatility earlier this year.

It hasn’t helped that the company itself has been thrust into the spotlight on a number of occasions, putting pressure on an already depressed share price.

There have been a series of updates and media reports in 2026. This included coverage of investigations into founder Richard White by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and, more recently, news that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) had executed a search warrant at the company.

ASIC and the AFP also searched WiseTech Global’s headquarters in late October 2025.

Then, late last month, WiseTech posted its FY26 results. On the surface the earnings result was positive, and earnings were in line with analyst expectations. But its EBITDA figures came in short of market forecasts and investors rushed to sell up.

The question now is, are WiseTech shares still a buy? Or will any investment made today turn into a loss by September 2027?

What’s ahead for the ASX tech shares?

WiseTech shares have had a difficult year so far, but the company continues to hold a competitive advantage in the global logistics market. 

And brokers are bullish that we could see a strong rebound ahead.

Market Index shows that all brokers have a strong buy rating on WiseTech shares. The average $61.19 target price implies a potential 74% upside over the next 12 months, at the time of writing. 

TradingView data also shows that some brokers are even more positive. Out of 17 analysts, 13 have a buy/strong buy rating and the other four rate the shares as a hold.

The average target price is a little lower, at $57.19. This implies a potential 62% upside over the next 12 months, at the time of writing. Some think WiseTech shares could rocket 184% over the next 12 months, to $100.09 each by this time next year.

So, if I buy $5,000 of WiseTech shares today, what could they be worth in 12 months?

Assuming the average target price comes to fruition, that means a $5,000 investment today could be worth around $8,100 to $8,700 in 12 months time.

But if the more bullish expert forecasts hold, a $5,000 investment today could grow to an enormous $14,200 by this time next year.

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Motley Fool contributor Samantha Menzies has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has fallen further this week as investor sentiment continues to slide. 

Renewed conflict between the US and Iran is driving fresh fears about oil prices and supply, inflation, and the potential for further interest rate hikes.

Let’s find out how the shift in sentiment is affecting major ASX 200 shares like Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG), and Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS), and what brokers tip next.

Buy Origin Energy shares

Origin Energy shares closed the day up around 1% on Tuesday afternoon, at $11.32 a piece. The shares spiked to $12.11 after the company ported an impressive FY26 result last month, but the shares have since slid around 7%, wiping out most of the gains. 

For the year-to-date, Origin shares are largely flat, and they’re around 8% lower than 12 months ago.

It looks like profit-taking investors sold up shortly following the share price spike, and the macro situation hasn’t helped either. Rising oil prices and renewed inflation concerns have spooked investors and contributed to a board ASX sell off. 

But it looks like market experts are confident that we’ll see a rebound ahead.

Market Index data shows the majority of brokers have a buy rating on the ASX energy shares, and the $12.09 average target price implies a potential 7% upside, at the time of writing.

Hold Telstra shares

Telstra shares ended the day flat on Tuesday afternoon, at $4.79 a piece. The ASX telco shares have rebounded around 5% since hitting an annual low in late August. The shares are down around 2% year-to-date and around 1% lower than 12 months ago.

The shares tumbled after the telco posted its FY26 results mid-month, with revenue down 0.8% and underlying earnings up 4.4%. However, not long after, investors swooped back in to snap them up at a lower valuation.

As a classic defensive stock, Telstra shares are also benefiting from the latest flight to security amid renewed geopolitical volatility.

Brokers aren’t convinced that there is much more room for growth going forward. Market Index data shows the majority have a hold rating on Telstra shares. But the $5.01 average target price implies an upside of around 4% at the time of writing.

Sell Westpac shares

Westpac shares slid around another 1% on Tuesday, ending the day at $34.58 per share. August was a tough month for ASX bank shares, with declines across the board. Again, renewed inflation concerns and interest rate fears have seen investors sell up their shares in the major bank.

Falling mortgage demand, a weakening housing market, tight competition and squeezed margins are also acting as headwinds for Westpac shares.

The shares are now down around 11% for the year-to-date and are about 9% lower than 12 months ago.

But it doesn’t look like there is potential for a rebound ahead. 

Market Index data shows the majority of brokers have a sell rating on Westpac shares. And the $22.91 average target price implies the shares could fall around another 2%, at the time of writing.

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Motley Fool contributor Samantha Menzies has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Telstra Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.