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Compare IEM vs. VACF
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 MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEM) and the Vanguard Australian Corp Fixed Interest Index ETF (VACF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IEM | VACF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 175 | 9 |
Median incremental investment | $1,640.52 | $2,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,442.24 | $2,631.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IEM | VACF | |
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Strategy | IEM.AX was created on 2003-04-07 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the equity market performance in global emerging markets. | VACF.AX was created on 2014-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | ISH MSCI EM USD ETF DIST (99.97 %) USD CASH (0.09 %) EUR CASH (0.01 %) | Kommunalbanken AS 4.25 2025-07-16 (1.09 %) CPPIB Capital Inc. 4.2 2028-05-02 (0.95 %) CPPIB Capital Inc. 4.45 2027-09-01 (0.95 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.99 %) Communication Services (0.01 %) Information Technology (0.00 %) | |
Top 3 countries | China (27.10 %) Taiwan (18.78 %) India (18.74 %) | |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
IEM | VACF | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) | Bloomberg AusBond Credit (0+Y) Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $68.99 | $51.61 |
Size | $1.348 billion | $1.493 million |
10Y return | 36.88 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.82 % | 2.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/10/2007 | 25/05/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IEM | VACF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 175 | 9 |
Median incremental investment | $1,640.52 | $2,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,442.24 | $2,631.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IEM | VACF | |
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IEM | VACF |
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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 |