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Compare DAVA vs. VAF
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 Dimensional Australian Value Trust - Active ETF (DAVA) 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
DAVA | VAF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 440 |
Median incremental investment | $9,996.75 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $26,875.50 | $2,114.53 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
DAVA | VAF | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | DAVA.AX was created on 1999-06-10 by Dimensional. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Trust is to provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of Value Companies listed in Australia. | 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 | Westpac Banking Corp (9.00 %) National Australia Bank Ltd (8.89 %) ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (8.24 %) | 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 | Financials (64.43 %) Materials (24.53 %) Communication Services (5.56 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.336 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
DAVA | VAF | |
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Issuer | Dimensional | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.336 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $30.75 | $44.99 |
Size | N/A | $6.773 million |
10Y return | N/A | -10.68 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.89 % | 2.19 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2024 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DAVA | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 440 |
Median incremental investment | $9,996.75 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $26,875.50 | $2,114.53 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
DAVA | VAF | |
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DAVA | VAF |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |