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Compare 5GOV vs. VAF
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the VanEck 5-10 Year Australian Government Bond ETF (5GOV) and the Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
5GOV | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 424 |
Median incremental investment | $250.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,875.24 | $2,013.18 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
5GOV | VAF | |
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Strategy | 5GOV.AX was created on 2023-09-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 89.11m in AUM and 56 holdings. Fund aims to provide an investment return before fees and other costs which tracks the performance of S&P/ASX Government Bond 5-10 Year Index in Australian dollars. | VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | Australia (Commonwealth of) (6.65 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (6.16 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (5.85 %) | Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (2.95 %) Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (2.84 %) Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (2.73 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.22 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
5GOV | VAF | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Government Bond 5-10 Year Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.22 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $51.30 | $45.13 |
Size | $90.174 million | $6.800 million |
10Y return | N/A | -9.16 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.86 % | 2.21 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/09/2023 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
5GOV | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 424 |
Median incremental investment | $250.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,875.24 | $2,013.18 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
5GOV | VAF | |
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5GOV | VAF |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |