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Compare RSM vs. VDIF

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

Russell Investments Australian Semi-Government Bond ETF

ASX

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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 RSM and VDIF. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

RSM

VDIF

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

16

Median incremental investment

$0

$611.00

Median investment frequency

N/A

Monthly

Median total investment

$0

$1,896.00

Average age group

N/A

> 35


Key Summary

RSM

VDIF

Strategy

RSM.AX was created on 2012-03-08 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the DBIQ 0-5 year Australian Semi-Government Bond 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

Tasmanian Public Finance Corporation 2% (9.45 %)

Western Australian Treasury Corp. 3.25% (8.85 %)

Queensland Treasury Corporation 3.25% (8.75 %)

Vanguard Diversified Income ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.26 %

0.32 %


Key Summary

RSM

VDIF

Issuer

Russell

Vanguard

Tracking index

DBIQ 0-5 year Australian Semi-Government Bond 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

0.26 %

0.32 %

Price

$20.78

$50.56

Size

$57.606 million

N/A

10Y return

0.87 %

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

1.38 %

0.08 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

13/03/2012

04/03/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

RSM

VDIF

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

16

Median incremental investment

$0

$611.00

Median investment frequency

N/A

Monthly

Median total investment

$0

$1,896.00

Average age group

N/A

> 35


Pros and Cons

RSM

VDIF

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

RSM

VDIF

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield