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Compare CURE vs. VACF
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 Global X S&P Biotech ETF (CURE) 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
CURE | VACF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 80 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $620.00 | $2,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,298.77 | $3,234.42 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
CURE | VACF | |
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Strategy | CURE.AX was created on 2018-11-08 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the S&P Biotechnology Select Industry 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 | AbbVie Inc (2.62 %) Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc (2.59 %) Amgen Inc (2.59 %) | 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 %) |
Top 3 industries | Health Care (100.00 %) Other (10.24 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (97.17 %) Switzerland (1.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1.16 %) | |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
CURE | VACF | |
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Issuer | Global X | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P Biotechnology Select Industry | Bloomberg AusBond Credit (0+Y) Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $49.01 | $51.34 |
Size | $34.191 million | $1.494 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.24 % | 2.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 12/11/2018 | 25/05/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
CURE | VACF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 80 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $620.00 | $2,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,298.77 | $3,234.42 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
CURE | VACF | |
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CURE | VACF |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |