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Compare AAA vs. VAF

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Betashares Australian High Interest Cash ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 Betashares Australian High Interest Cash ETF (AAA) 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

AAA

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

161

220

Median incremental investment

$5,125.50

$1,019.37

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,959.36

$2,387.03

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

AAA

VAF

Strategy

AAA.AX was created on 2012-03-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund aims to provide exposure to Australian cash, with attractive and regular incomedistributions that exceed the 30 day Bank Bill Swap Rate (after fees and expenses).

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

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (100.00 %)

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

Communication Services (100.00 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.18 %

0.1 %


Key Summary

AAA

VAF

Issuer

BetaShares

Vanguard

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.18 %

0.1 %

Price

$50.24

$46.35

Size

$4.301 billion

$6.639 million

10Y return

0.14 %

-8.27 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.33 %

2.16 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

07/03/2012

31/10/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

AAA

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

161

220

Median incremental investment

$5,125.50

$1,019.37

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,959.36

$2,387.03

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

AAA

VAF

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

AAA

VAF

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield