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Compare MKAX vs. VCF
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 Montaka Global Extension Fund - Complex ETF (MKAX) and the Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF (VCF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
MKAX | VCF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $4,990.50 | $524.61 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,558.40 | $5,807.08 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
MKAX | VCF | |
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Strategy | MKAX.AX was created on 2020-06-24 by Montaka. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long/short alternatives. The Fund aims to provide Unitholders with long term capital growth, with a focus on managing downside risk. | VCF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 3.93m in AUM and 6306 holdings. Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | KKR & Co Inc Ordinary Shares (16.20 %) Amazon.com Inc (15.25 %) Blackstone Inc (14.34 %) | Korea National Housing Bond I 1.75 2024-04-30 (0.29 %) NTT Finance Corp. 0.18 2025-12-19 (0.22 %) Major Joint Local Government Bond 0.18 2028-04-25 (0.22 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (30.27 %) Information Technology (27.44 %) Consumer Discretionary (21.33 %) | Other (99.99 %) Financials (0.01 %) |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 1.25 % | 0.3 % |
Key Summary
MKAX | VCF | |
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Issuer | Montaka | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Government-related and Corporate Index hedged into Australian Dollars - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.25 % | 0.3 % |
Price | $3.75 | $39.37 |
Size | N/A | $3.947 million |
10Y return | N/A | -22.26 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.64 % | 4.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 23/06/2020 | 08/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MKAX | VCF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $4,990.50 | $524.61 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,558.40 | $5,807.08 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
MKAX | VCF | |
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MKAX | VCF |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |