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Compare DIFF vs. VAS
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 Perpetual Diversified Income Active ETF (DIFF) and the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DIFF | VAS | |
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Popularity | N/A | High |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 29,856 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,694.00 |
Average age group | N/A | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
DIFF | VAS | |
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Strategy | DIFF.AX was created on 2025-08-07 by Perpetual. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Aims to provide regular income and consistent returns above the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index (before fees and taxes) over rolling three-year periods by investing in a diverse range of income generating assets. | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
Top 3 holdings | Santos Finance Ltd. 6.88% (1.88 %) Liberty Series 2025-2 4.7% (1.85 %) Worley Financial Services Pty Ltd. 5.87% (1.84 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.40 %) United States (2.95 %) New Zealand (0.66 %) | |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
DIFF | VAS | |
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Issuer | Perpetual | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $10.13 | $107.76 |
Size | N/A | $23.433 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 62.22 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.49 % | 4.20 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 06/08/2025 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DIFF | VAS | |
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Popularity | N/A | High |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 29,856 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,694.00 |
Average age group | N/A | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
DIFF | VAS | |
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DIFF | VAS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |