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Compare IBUY vs. VAF

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

BetaShares Online Retail and E-Commerce 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 Online Retail and E-Commerce ETF (IBUY) 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

IBUY

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

5

190

Median incremental investment

$504.29

$1,021.83

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$924.15

$2,425.69

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

IBUY

VAF

Strategy

IBUY.AX was created on 2022-02-14 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on consumer discretionary equity. IBUY.AX aims to track the performance of an Index (before fees and expenses) that provides exposure to a portfolio of the worlds leading online retailers.

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

AMAZON.COM INC (7.24 %)

NETFLIX INC (7.04 %)

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (6.78 %)

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

Consumer Discretionary (38.14 %)

Other (33.11 %)

Communication Services (14.39 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (47.12 %)

China (32.18 %)

Brazil (5.08 %)

Management fee

0.67 %

0.1 %


Key Summary

IBUY

VAF

Issuer

BetaShares

Vanguard

Tracking index

Solactive EQM Online Retail and E-Commerce Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.67 %

0.1 %

Price

$15.15

$45.32

Size

$3.204 million

$6.732 million

10Y return

N/A

-9.90 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

- %

2.19 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

15/02/2022

31/10/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

IBUY

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

5

190

Median incremental investment

$504.29

$1,021.83

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$924.15

$2,425.69

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

IBUY

VAF

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

IBUY

VAF

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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