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Compare IESG 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 Core MSCI Australia Esg ETF (IESG) 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
IESG | VACF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 60 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $1,915.75 | $2,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,925.96 | $3,198.13 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IESG | VACF | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | IESG.AX was created on 2021-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 274.13m in AUM and 85 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The objective of the Fund is to provide exposure to large, mid and small cap segments of the Australian market with better sustainability credentials relative to their sector peers | 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 | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (12.51 %) CSL LTD (9.35 %) MACQUARIE GROUP LTD DEF (8.68 %) | 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 | Financials (29.83 %) Materials (18.72 %) Health Care (11.49 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.01 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
IESG | VACF | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI Australia IMI Custom ESG Leaders Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross | Bloomberg AusBond Credit (0+Y) Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.01 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $31.62 | $51.26 |
Size | $286.740 million | $1.528 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.35 % | 2.08 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 03/06/2021 | 25/05/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IESG | VACF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 60 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $1,915.75 | $2,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,925.96 | $3,198.13 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IESG | VACF | |
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Cons |
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IESG | VACF |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |