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Compare GGUS 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 BetaShares Geared Us Equity Fund Currency Hedged (Hedgefund) (GGUS) 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
GGUS | VACF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 243 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $1,032.14 | $2,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,667.86 | $3,170.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
GGUS | VACF | |
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Strategy | GGUS.AX was created on 2015-08-17 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Fund provides investors with a simple way to obtain a cost-effective geared exposure to the returns of the U.S. sharemarket, hedged to Australian Dollars. | 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 | ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (235.86 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (97.46 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-233.32 %) | 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 | Other (83.88 %) Communication Services (16.12 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.13 %) | |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
GGUS | VACF | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Credit (0+Y) Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $44.86 | $50.97 |
Size | $284.644 million | $1.602 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 2.27 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2015 | 25/05/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GGUS | VACF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 243 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $1,032.14 | $2,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,667.86 | $3,170.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
GGUS | VACF | |
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GGUS | VACF |
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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 |