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Compare PGTX vs. VAF

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

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Overview
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Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are PGTX and VAF. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

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VAF

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

229

Median incremental investment

-

$1,018.57

Median investment frequency

N/A

Monthly

Median total investment

$0

$2,132.56

Average age group

N/A

> 35


Key Summary

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VAF

Strategy

N/A

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

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

Management fee

N/A

0.1 %


Key Summary

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VAF

Issuer

N/A

Vanguard

Tracking index

N/A

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

Stock

ETF

Management fee

N/A

0.1 %

Price

$--

$46.36

Size

N/A

$6.639 million

10Y return

N/A

-7.22 %

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

- %

2.16 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

N/A

31/10/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

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VAF

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

229

Median incremental investment

-

$1,018.57

Median investment frequency

N/A

Monthly

Median total investment

$0

$2,132.56

Average age group

N/A

> 35


Pros and Cons

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VAF

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Exposure to more markets and sectors

  • Higher dividend/distribution yield

Cons

  • Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

  • Lower dividend/distribution yield

  • Lower price growth

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VAF

Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

Exposure to more markets and sectors

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower dividend/distribution yield

Higher dividend/distribution yield