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Compare IAF vs. VEFI
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 iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF) and the Vanguard Ethically Conscious Glb Agg Bond Index (Hedged) ETF (VEFI). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IAF | VEFI | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 553 | 14 |
Median incremental investment | $1,066.65 | $1,516.98 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,918.85 | $6,008.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IAF | VEFI | |
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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 ETF currently has 3247.06m in AUM and 594 holdings. 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. | VEFI.AX was created on 2018-09-11 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 4.34m in AUM and 2600 holdings. Vanguard Ethically Conscious Global Aggregate Bond Index Fund (Hedged) AUD Hedged seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays MSCI Global Aggregate SRI Exclusions Float Adjusted Index Hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.42 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.40 %) | French Republic Government Bond OAT 0.75 2028-11-25 (0.48 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 0.75 2023-12-31 (0.46 %) Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro (0.46 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.31 %) Financials (0.25 %) Communication Services (0.19 %) | Financials (0.00 %) |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.26 % |
Key Summary
IAF | VEFI | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Bloomberg Barclays MSCI Global Aggregate SRI Exclusions Float Adjusted Index hedged in AUD - AUD - Australia Dollar |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.26 % |
Price | $101.10 | $42.92 |
Size | $3.684 billion | $4.317 million |
10Y return | -5.16 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.07 % | 3.30 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/03/2012 | 13/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IAF | VEFI | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 553 | 14 |
Median incremental investment | $1,066.65 | $1,516.98 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,918.85 | $6,008.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IAF | VEFI | |
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IAF | VEFI |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |