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Compare GROW vs. VAF

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

Schroder Real Return (Managed Fund)

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

180

Median incremental investment

$0

$1,018.39

Median investment frequency

N/A

Monthly

Median total investment

$0

$2,447.63

Average age group

N/A

> 35


Key Summary

GROW

VAF

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 (Managed 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

United States (51.79 %)

Australia (19.91 %)

Japan (8.50 %)

Management fee

0.84 %

0.1 %


Key Summary

GROW

VAF

Issuer

Schroder

Vanguard

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.84 %

0.1 %

Price

$3.85

$45.75

Size

$56.823 million

$6.774 million

10Y return

N/A

-8.57 %

Annual dividend/โ€Šdistribution 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

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

180

Median incremental investment

$0

$1,018.39

Median investment frequency

N/A

Monthly

Median total investment

$0

$2,447.63

Average age group

N/A

> 35


Pros and Cons

GROW

VAF

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

GROW

VAF

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

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