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Compare HCRD vs. VAF

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BetaShares Interest Rate Hedged Aus Corp Bond ETF

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Overview
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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

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

182

Median incremental investment

$5,036.61

$1,019.58

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$627.25

$2,484.11

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

HCRD

VAF

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

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

$25.09

$45.58

Size

$29.355 million

$7.040 million

10Y return

N/A

-9.15 %

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

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

182

Median incremental investment

$5,036.61

$1,019.58

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$627.25

$2,484.11

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

HCRD

VAF

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower price growth

HCRD

VAF

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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