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iShares Core Composite 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 iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF) and the Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) ETF (VIF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

IAF

VIF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

504

29

Median incremental investment

$1,118.28

$1,993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,588.04

$2,007.20

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

IAF

VIF

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,

VIF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars 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 %)

United States Treasury Note/Bond 2.875 2032-05-15 (0.70 %)

United Kingdom Gilt 0.25 2025-01-31 (0.44 %)

United States Treasury Note/Bond 0.625 2030-08-15 (0.41 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.30 %)

Communication Services (0.26 %)

Financials (0.21 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.15 %

0.2 %


Key Summary

IAF

VIF

Issuer

iShares

Vanguard

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Bloomberg Barclays Global Treasury Index Hedged into Australian Dollars - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.15 %

0.2 %

Price

$99.54

$38.60

Size

$2.565 billion

$2.364 million

10Y return

-4.30 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.89 %

4.05 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/03/2012

08/12/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

IAF

VIF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

504

29

Median incremental investment

$1,118.28

$1,993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,588.04

$2,007.20

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

IAF

VIF

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

IAF

VIF

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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