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Compare SPY 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 SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) 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
SPY | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 209 | 180 |
Median incremental investment | $1,192.00 | $1,018.39 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,851.56 | $2,447.63 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
SPY | VAF | |
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Strategy | SPY.AX was created on 2014-10-13 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Trust seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the S&P 500 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 | Apple Inc (7.00 %) NVIDIA Corp (6.60 %) Microsoft Corp (6.23 %) | 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 | Information Technology (61.49 %) Consumer Discretionary (16.26 %) Communication Services (12.67 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.12 %) | |
Management fee | 0.0945 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
SPY | VAF | |
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Issuer | SPDR | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P 500 | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.0945 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $950.52 | $45.75 |
Size | $1.005 trillion | $6.917 million |
10Y return | 288.13 % | -8.57 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.31 % | 2.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/10/2014 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
SPY | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 209 | 180 |
Median incremental investment | $1,192.00 | $1,018.39 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,851.56 | $2,447.63 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
SPY | VAF | |
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SPY | VAF |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |