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Compare MSTR vs. VAF

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

Morningstar International Shares 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 Morningstar International Shares Active ETF (MSTR) 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

MSTR

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

4

360

Median incremental investment

$750.50

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$982.26

$1,993.91

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Key Summary

MSTR

VAF

Strategy

MSTR.AX was created on 2013-07-01 by Morningstar. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To achieve meaningful capital growth over the medium-to-long term, while minimising the risk of permanent capital loss, by providing exposure to listed international shares

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

Apple Inc (4.68 %)

Oracle Corp (3.15 %)

NVIDIA Corp (2.72 %)

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 (60.74 %)

Communication Services (10.92 %)

Other (10.71 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (57.24 %)

Japan (10.25 %)

Taiwan (5.63 %)

Management fee

0.39 %

0.1 %

Key Summary

MSTR

VAF

Issuer

Morningstar

Vanguard

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

0.1 %

Price

$9.21

$46.41

Size

N/A

$6.963 million

10Y return

N/A

-5.67 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

11.37 %

2.17 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

12/11/2019

31/10/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

MSTR

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

4

360

Median incremental investment

$750.50

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$982.26

$1,993.91

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

MSTR

VAF

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

MSTR

VAF

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield