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Compare A200 vs. VIF
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 Aussie 200 Large-Caps (A200) and the Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) ETF (VIF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
A200 | VIF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4,937 | 29 |
Median incremental investment | $1,077.08 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,799.71 | $2,038.92 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
A200 | VIF | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200) seeks to track the performance of the Solactive Australia 200 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the largest 200 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). | VIF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax |
Top 3 holdings | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (10.75 %) BHP GROUP LTD (8.51 %) CSL LTD (5.56 %) | United States Treasury Note/Bond 2.875 2032-05-15 (0.70 %) United Kingdom Gilt 0.25 2025-01-31 (0.44 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 0.625 2030-08-15 (0.41 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (33.78 %) Materials (18.08 %) Health Care (8.68 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.07 %) United States (3.04 %) New Zealand (1.41 %) | |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
A200 | VIF | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD | Bloomberg Barclays Global Treasury Index Hedged into Australian Dollars - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $140.05 | $39.19 |
Size | $6.258 billion | $2.323 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.25 % | 4.05 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2018 | 08/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
A200 | VIF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4,937 | 29 |
Median incremental investment | $1,077.08 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,799.71 | $2,038.92 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
A200 | VIF | |
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Cons |
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A200 | VIF |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |