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Compare IAF 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 Bloomberg Aussie Bonds (IAF) 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
IAF | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 502 | 181 |
Median incremental investment | $1,128.90 | $1,018.39 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,648.62 | $2,476.98 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IAF | VAF | |
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Strategy | IAF.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr IndexSM, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and includes investment grade fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury, | 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 | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.60 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %) | 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 (99.30 %) Communication Services (0.26 %) Financials (0.21 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
IAF | VAF | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $101.72 | $45.75 |
Size | $2.649 billion | $6.774 million |
10Y return | -4.44 % | -8.57 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.89 % | 2.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/03/2012 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IAF | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 502 | 181 |
Median incremental investment | $1,128.90 | $1,018.39 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,648.62 | $2,476.98 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IAF | VAF | |
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IAF | VAF |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |