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Compare RARI vs. VDIF

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

Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF

ASX

Buy

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Vanguard Diversified Income ETF

ASX

Overview
Performance

Overview

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

Community Stats

RARI

VDIF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

39

19

Median incremental investment

$717.59

$606.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,145.40

$1,945.60

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

RARI

VDIF

Strategy

RARI.AX was created on 2015-04-01 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. To aim to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the Russell Australia ESG High Dividend Index over the long term.

VDIF.AX was created on 2025-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The ETF seeks to provide regular income and some capital growth potential via exposure to a highly diversified, multi asset portfolio.

Top 3 holdings

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (11.95 %)

CSL Ltd (4.81 %)

National Australia Bank Ltd (4.80 %)

Vanguard Diversified Income ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (62.85 %)

Health Care (10.66 %)

Consumer Discretionary (8.78 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (98.76 %)

New Zealand (1.24 %)

Management fee

0.45 %

0.32 %

Key Summary

RARI

VDIF

Issuer

Russell

Vanguard

Tracking index

Russell Australia ESG High Dividend Index - AUD

28% FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - 21% FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield Index - 17% Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index - 44% Other Indexes - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.45 %

0.32 %

Price

$31.50

$51.31

Size

$460.824 million

N/A

10Y return

28.26 %

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

4.76 %

0.08 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

08/04/2015

04/03/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

RARI

VDIF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

39

19

Median incremental investment

$717.59

$606.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,145.40

$1,945.60

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

RARI

VDIF

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

RARI

VDIF

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield