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Compare HACK 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 BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) 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
HACK | VAF | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,329 | 181 |
Median incremental investment | $749.78 | $1,018.39 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,980.70 | $2,487.24 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
HACK | VAF | |
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Strategy | HACK seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ CTA Cybersecurity Index prior to expenses and fees. | 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 | BROADCOM INC (9.09 %) INFOSYS LTD (8.80 %) CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS INC (8.39 %) | 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 | Information Technology (73.62 %) Other (17.32 %) Industrials (9.06 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (79.37 %) India (7.63 %) Israel (3.99 %) | |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
HACK | VAF | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $13.75 | $46.06 |
Size | $1.044 billion | $6.774 million |
10Y return | N/A | -8.05 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.95 % | 2.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 01/09/2016 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HACK | VAF | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,329 | 181 |
Median incremental investment | $749.78 | $1,018.39 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,980.70 | $2,487.24 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
HACK | VAF | |
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HACK | 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 |