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Compare GOAT 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 VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (GOAT) 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
GOAT | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 47 | 220 |
Median incremental investment | $693.50 | $1,019.37 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,305.20 | $2,387.03 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GOAT | VAF | |
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Strategy | GOAT.AX was created on 2020-09-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 49.32m in AUM and 65 holdings. Each Fund aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of the Reference Index in Australian dollars. Each Fund does not aim to perfectly replicate the Reference Index on a one-to-one basis. | 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 | Rheinmetall AG (2.54 %) Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (2.44 %) Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (2.43 %) | 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 | Consumer Staples (39.76 %) Industrials (21.43 %) Other (19.42 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (45.37 %) Japan (13.24 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (10.80 %) | |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
GOAT | VAF | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Morningstar Developed Markets ex-Australia Wide Moat Focus Index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $27.12 | $46.35 |
Size | $49.211 million | $6.639 million |
10Y return | N/A | -8.27 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.60 % | 2.16 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/09/2020 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GOAT | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 47 | 220 |
Median incremental investment | $693.50 | $1,019.37 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,305.20 | $2,387.03 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GOAT | VAF | |
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GOAT | VAF |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |