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Compare GROW 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, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are GROW and VAF. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GROW | VAF | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 182 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $1,019.58 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,484.11 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Key Summary
GROW | VAF | |
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Strategy | GROW.AX was created on 2016-08-09 by Schroder. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on multi-strategy alternatives. Schroder Investment Management Australia Lim | 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 | Schroder Real Return Active ETF (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 | United States (51.79 %) Australia (19.91 %) Japan (8.50 %) | |
Management fee | 0.84 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
GROW | VAF | |
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Issuer | Schroder | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.84 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $3.79 | $45.72 |
Size | $57.346 million | $7.040 million |
10Y return | N/A | -8.87 % |
Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y) | 3.83 % | 2.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 16/08/2016 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GROW | VAF | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 182 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $1,019.58 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,484.11 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GROW | VAF | |
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GROW | VAF |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
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 |