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Compare ICOR 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 iShares Core Corporate Bond ETF (ICOR) 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
ICOR | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 393 |
Median incremental investment | $1,038.50 | $999.10 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,126.22 | $1,917.30 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ICOR | VAF | |
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Strategy | ICOR.AX was created on 2020-05-27 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before 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. The ETF currently has 6.85m in AUM and 825 holdings. 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 | CPPIB CAPITAL INC RegS (1.38 %) CPPIB CAPITAL INC MTN RegS (1.05 %) CPPIB CAPITAL INC RegS (0.90 %) | 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 (96.59 %) Communication Services (1.08 %) Financials (0.73 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
ICOR | VAF | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $94.93 | $45.65 |
Size | $515.138 million | $6.828 million |
10Y return | N/A | -7.91 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.66 % | 2.22 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 28/05/2020 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ICOR | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 393 |
Median incremental investment | $1,038.50 | $999.10 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,126.22 | $1,917.30 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ICOR | VAF | |
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ICOR | VAF |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |