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Compare GMVW vs. VAF

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

VanEck Geared Aust. Equal Weight Fund (Hedge Fund)

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Overview
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Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are GMVW and VAF. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

GMVW

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

4

182

Median incremental investment

$1,382.52

$1,018.39

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$9,837.87

$2,384.72

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

GMVW

VAF

Strategy

GMVW.AX was created on 2024-02-27 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Fund has a target gearing ratio of 45% to 60%. The gearing ratio may change due to factors such as market movements, applications, redemptions, borrowing costs, expected dividends or changes to the amount borrowed and any restrictions in borrowing agreements.

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

VanEck Geared Aust. Equal Weight Fund (Hedge Fund) (100 %)

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

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.35 %

0.1 %


Key Summary

GMVW

VAF

Issuer

VanEck

Vanguard

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.35 %

0.1 %

Price

$41.51

$45.86

Size

$13.339 million

$6.774 million

10Y return

N/A

-7.84 %

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

1.07 %

2.14 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

28/02/2024

31/10/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

GMVW

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

4

182

Median incremental investment

$1,382.52

$1,018.39

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$9,837.87

$2,384.72

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

GMVW

VAF

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower price growth

GMVW

VAF

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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