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Compare AAA vs. VDIF

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

Betashares Australian High Interest Cash ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Vanguard Diversified Income ETF

ASX

Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are AAA and VDIF. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

AAA

VDIF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

156

15

Median incremental investment

$5,628.62

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,933.09

$1,115.50

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

AAA

VDIF

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).

VDIF.AX was created on 2025-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The ETF seeks to provide regular income and some capital growth potential via exposure to a highly diversified, multi asset portfolio.

Top 3 holdings

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (100.00 %)

Vanguard Diversified Income ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Communication Services (100.00 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.18 %

0.32 %


Key Summary

AAA

VDIF

Issuer

BetaShares

Vanguard

Tracking index

28% FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - 21% FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield Index - 17% Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index - 44% Other Indexes - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.18 %

0.32 %

Price

$50.21

$48.50

Size

$4.272 billion

N/A

10Y return

0.12 %

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

2.35 %

0.08 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

07/03/2012

04/03/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

AAA

VDIF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

156

15

Median incremental investment

$5,628.62

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,933.09

$1,115.50

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

AAA

VDIF

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

AAA

VDIF

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield