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Compare IEAT 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 BetaShares Future of Food ETF (IEAT) 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
IEAT | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 181 |
Median incremental investment | $545.00 | $1,018.39 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,661.10 | $2,476.98 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IEAT | VAF | |
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Strategy | IEAT.AT was created on 2022-05-31 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The investment objective of the BetaShares Future of Food ETF is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Foxberry Next Generation Foods USD Net Total Return Index (the Index), before taking into account 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. 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 | Archer-Daniels Midland Co (8.57 %) FMC Corp (7.47 %) Bunge Ltd (7.08 %) | 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 | Materials (57.33 %) Consumer Staples (42.67 %) Industrials (4.75 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (52.47 %) Switzerland (14.62 %) Ireland (8.49 %) | |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
IEAT | VAF | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Foxberry Next Generation Foods Index - Benchmark TR Net | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $11.57 | $45.87 |
Size | $2.227 million | $6.774 million |
10Y return | N/A | -8.33 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.39 % | 2.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 01/06/2022 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IEAT | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 181 |
Median incremental investment | $545.00 | $1,018.39 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,661.10 | $2,476.98 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IEAT | VAF | |
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IEAT | VAF |
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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 |