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Compare LEND 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 VanEck Glbl Listed Private Credit (Aud Hedged) ETF (LEND) 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
LEND | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 23 | 423 |
Median incremental investment | $1,125.00 | $993.64 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $6,336.68 | $1,995.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
LEND | VAF | |
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Strategy | LEND.AX was created on 2024-01-31 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The ETF currently has 215.3m in AUM and 26 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of its Reference Index in Australian dollars. The Fund does not necessarily aim to perfectly replicate the Reference Index on a one-to-one basis. | VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 6.89m in AUM and 827 holdings. 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 | Main Street Capital Corp (8.01 %) Blue Owl Capital Corp Ordinary Shares (7.85 %) Blackstone Secured Lending Fund Ordinary Shares (7.85 %) | 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 | ||
Top 3 countries | United States (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.65 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
LEND | VAF | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.65 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $14.74 | $45.19 |
Size | $218.330 million | $6.888 million |
10Y return | N/A | -9.76 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.99 % | 2.16 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 01/02/2024 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
LEND | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 23 | 423 |
Median incremental investment | $1,125.00 | $993.64 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $6,336.68 | $1,995.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
LEND | VAF | |
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LEND | 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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |