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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 SPDR S&P/ASX Iboxx Australian Bond ETF (BOND) and the Vanguard Australian Corp Fixed Interest Index ETF (VACF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
BOND | VACF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 12 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $516.50 | $1,595.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $863.97 | $3,993.22 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
BOND | VACF | |
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Strategy | BOND.AX was created on 2012-07-26 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 43.5m in AUM and 211 holdings. The SPDR S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Bond ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Fixed Interest Diversified 0+ Index. | VACF.AX was created on 2014-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.25% (1.57 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.25% (1.51 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 3.75% (1.43 %) | Kommunalbanken AS 4.25 2025-07-16 (1.09 %) CPPIB Capital Inc. 4.2 2028-05-02 (0.95 %) CPPIB Capital Inc. 4.45 2027-09-01 (0.95 %) |
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Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
BOND | VACF | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | SPDR | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Fixed Interest Diversified 0+ Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross | Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $25.75 | $51.87 |
Size | $44.344 million | $1.556 million |
10Y return | -0.12 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.40 % | 2.19 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/07/2012 | 25/05/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
BOND | VACF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 12 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $516.50 | $1,595.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $863.97 | $3,993.22 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
BOND | VACF | |
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BOND | VACF |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |