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Compare QFN 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 Betashares Australian Financials Sector ETF (QFN) 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
QFN | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 32 | 400 |
Median incremental investment | $745.92 | $995.05 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,809.95 | $1,930.78 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QFN | VAF | |
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Strategy | QFN.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on financials equity. The ETF currently has 99.24m in AUM and 28 holdings. QFN.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the financial sector, including the Big 4 banks and insurance companies but excluding Real Estate Investment Trusts. | VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 6.81m in AUM and 825 holdings. 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 | S&P/ASX200 F-REIT MAR26 (0 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (29.25 %) WESTPAC BANKING CORP (15.55 %) | 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 (98.17 %) Communication Services (2.56 %) Other (1.83 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.83 %) United States (0.17 %) | |
Management fee | 0.34 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
QFN | VAF | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia Financials Ex-REITs Sector Index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.34 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $17.03 | $45.43 |
Size | $97.129 million | $6.778 million |
10Y return | 69.45 % | -8.20 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.12 % | 2.16 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/12/2010 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QFN | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 32 | 400 |
Median incremental investment | $745.92 | $995.05 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,809.95 | $1,930.78 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QFN | VAF | |
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QFN | 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 |