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Compare SNAS vs. VAF

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

Nasdaq 100 Short Hedge Fund

ASX

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

Community Stats

SNAS

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

21

181

Median incremental investment

$1,850.00

$1,018.39

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,349.92

$2,487.24

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

SNAS

VAF

Strategy

SNAS.AX was created on 2020-07-13 by ETFS. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on multi-strategy alternatives. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with geared returns (before fees and expenses), that are inversely related with the performance of the Nasdaq 100 Index (the Index).

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

Nasdaq 100 Short Hedge Fund (100 %)

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

1 %

0.1 %


Key Summary

SNAS

VAF

Issuer

ETFS

Vanguard

Tracking index

NASDAQ 100 Index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

1 %

0.1 %

Price

$22.05

$45.87

Size

$41.360 million

$6.774 million

10Y return

N/A

-8.42 %

Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y)

- %

2.14 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

12/07/2020

31/10/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

SNAS

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

21

181

Median incremental investment

$1,850.00

$1,018.39

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,349.92

$2,487.24

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

SNAS

VAF

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower price growth

SNAS

VAF

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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