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Compare QFN vs. VIF
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 International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) ETF (VIF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QFN | VIF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 34 |
Median incremental investment | $727.64 | $2,016.28 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,491.85 | $7,904.85 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QFN | VIF | |
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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 112.63m 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. | VIF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax |
Top 3 holdings | S&P/ASX200 F-REIT MAR26 (0 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (31.24 %) NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD (15.74 %) | United States Treasury Note/Bond 2.875 2032-05-15 (0.70 %) United Kingdom Gilt 0.25 2025-01-31 (0.44 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 0.625 2030-08-15 (0.41 %) |
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 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
QFN | VIF | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia Financials Ex-REITs Sector Index | Bloomberg Barclays Global Treasury Index Hedged into Australian Dollars - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.34 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $18.08 | $39.15 |
Size | $109.491 million | $2.351 million |
10Y return | 73.01 % | -24.73 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.12 % | 3.58 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/12/2010 | 08/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QFN | VIF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 34 |
Median incremental investment | $727.64 | $2,016.28 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,491.85 | $7,904.85 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QFN | VIF | |
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QFN | VIF |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |