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Compare HCRD 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 Interest Rate Hedged Aus Corp Bond ETF (HCRD) 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
HCRD | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 182 |
Median incremental investment | $5,036.61 | $1,018.39 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $23,573.16 | $2,384.72 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
HCRD | VAF | |
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Strategy | HCRD.AX was created on 2022-11-14 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Solactive Australian Investment Grade Corporate Bond Select DH Index, before taking into account fees and expenses. | 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 | CONTACT ENERGY LTD 6.398% NOV-30 (2.22 %) VICINITY CENTRES TRUST 6.19% APR-34 (2.22 %) REGISTRY FINANCE PTY LTD 5.739% JUN-34 (2.16 %) | 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 | Other (99.06 %) Communication Services (0.94 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
HCRD | VAF | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Australian Investment Grade Corporate Bond Select Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $24.84 | $45.86 |
Size | $27.459 million | $6.774 million |
10Y return | N/A | -8.28 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.90 % | 2.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/11/2022 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HCRD | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 182 |
Median incremental investment | $5,036.61 | $1,018.39 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $23,573.16 | $2,384.72 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
HCRD | VAF | |
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HCRD | VAF |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |