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Compare MVW 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 Australian Equal Weight ETF (MVW) 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
MVW | VAF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 246 | 220 |
Median incremental investment | $841.10 | $1,019.37 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,276.35 | $2,387.03 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
MVW | VAF | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | The fund seeks to track the performance of the MVIS Australia Equal Weight Index before additional fees. | 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 | Evolution Mining Ltd (1.71 %) Northern Star Resources Ltd (1.63 %) Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (1.56 %) | 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 | Financials (39.30 %) Materials (31.73 %) Consumer Staples (19.20 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (97.03 %) United States (2.97 %) | |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
MVW | VAF | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MVIS Australia Equal Weight Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $36.55 | $46.51 |
Size | $2.637 billion | $6.639 million |
10Y return | 56.67 % | -7.77 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.48 % | 2.16 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 06/03/2014 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MVW | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 246 | 220 |
Median incremental investment | $841.10 | $1,019.37 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,276.35 | $2,387.03 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
MVW | VAF | |
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MVW | VAF |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |