Vanguard Australian Shares Index Fund announced earnings results for the half year ended December 31, 2016. For the period, the company reported total net investment income was AUD 902,739,000 compared to loss of AUD 30,402,000 a year ago. Operating profit for the half year was AUD 894,297,000 compared to loss of AUD 39,712,000 a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was AUD 136,562,000 compared to net cash outflow from operating activities of AUD 538,055,000 a year ago.