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Compare AQLT 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 Betashares Australian Quality ETF (AQLT) 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
AQLT | VIF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 109 | 36 |
Median incremental investment | $1,996.50 | $2,001.64 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,648.98 | $7,174.85 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
AQLT | VIF | |
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Strategy | AQLT.AX was created on 2022-04-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. AQLT.AX aims to track an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises 40 high quality companies, selected based on three quality metrics high return on equity, low leverage and relative earnings stability. | 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 | SPI 200 FUTURES DEC25 (0 %) BHP GROUP LTD (6.04 %) WESFARMERS LTD (5.94 %) | 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 (36.51 %) Consumer Discretionary (13.82 %) Materials (13.48 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.56 %) United States (3.31 %) China (1.13 %) | |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
AQLT | VIF | |
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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 | 0.35 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $34.03 | $39.10 |
Size | $826.687 million | $2.346 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.97 % | 3.89 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 05/04/2022 | 08/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
AQLT | VIF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 109 | 36 |
Median incremental investment | $1,996.50 | $2,001.64 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,648.98 | $7,174.85 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
AQLT | VIF | |
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AQLT | 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 |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |