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Compare ISEC 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 Enhanced Cash ETF (ISEC) 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
ISEC | VACF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 6 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $2,993.50 | $1,595.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $16,449.74 | $3,995.53 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ISEC | VACF | |
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Strategy | ISEC.AX was created on 2017-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The ETF currently has 366.04m in AUM and 11 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with performance, before fees and expenses, in excess of the performance of an index comprised of Australian bank bills. | 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 | RBC MONEY MARKET 11AM (13.55 %) UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD (SYDNEY B (5.02 %) NORFINA LTD (2.81 %) | 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 (99.33 %) Communication Services (0.87 %) Consumer Discretionary (0.67 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.12 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
ISEC | VACF | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.12 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $100.62 | $51.86 |
Size | $367.931 million | $1.559 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.03 % | 2.19 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 06/06/2017 | 25/05/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ISEC | VACF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 6 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $2,993.50 | $1,595.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $16,449.74 | $3,995.53 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ISEC | VACF | |
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ISEC | VACF |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |