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Compare MQAE vs. VACF

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Macquarie Core Australian Equity Active ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 Macquarie Core Australian Equity Active ETF (MQAE) 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

MQAE

VACF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

20

14

Median incremental investment

$1,146.75

$2,004.24

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,564.52

$4,001.69

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

MQAE

VACF

Strategy

MQAE.AX was created on 2024-05-13 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index (Index) over the medium to long term (before fees).

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 (9.43 %)

BHP Group Ltd (7.12 %)

Westpac Banking Corp (4.25 %)

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 (57.24 %)

Materials (14.95 %)

Health Care (9.85 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.03 %

0.29 %

Key Summary

MQAE

VACF

Issuer

Macquarie

Vanguard

Tracking index

S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.03 %

0.29 %

Price

$11.97

$52.06

Size

N/A

$1.569 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.90 %

2.19 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/05/2024

25/05/2016

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

MQAE

VACF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

20

14

Median incremental investment

$1,146.75

$2,004.24

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,564.52

$4,001.69

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

MQAE

VACF

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

MQAE

VACF

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield