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Compare IWLD 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 MSCI World Ex Australia Esg ETF (IWLD) 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
IWLD | VAF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 158 | 192 |
Median incremental investment | $1,501.08 | $1,019.16 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $7,139.20 | $2,437.46 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IWLD | VAF | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | The IWLD ETF seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia Custom ESG Leaders Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. | 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 | NVIDIA CORP (9.59 %) MICROSOFT CORP (8.60 %) TESLA INC (3.48 %) | 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 | Information Technology (29.14 %) Financials (15.57 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.18 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (74.50 %) Japan (6.44 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.41 %) | |
Management fee | 0.09 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
IWLD | VAF | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World IMI - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.09 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $61.72 | $45.56 |
Size | $1.139 billion | $6.732 million |
10Y return | N/A | -10.31 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.54 % | 2.19 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 28/04/2016 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IWLD | VAF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 158 | 192 |
Median incremental investment | $1,501.08 | $1,019.16 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $7,139.20 | $2,437.46 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IWLD | VAF | |
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Cons |
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IWLD | VAF |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |