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Compare UMAX vs. VACF
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 S&P 500 Yield Maximiser Complex ETF (UMAX) and the Vanguard Australian Corp Fixed Interest Index ETF (VACF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
UMAX | VACF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 47 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $998.40 | $1,595.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,888.90 | $3,993.22 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
UMAX | VACF | |
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Strategy | UMAX.AX was created on 2014-09-17 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. UMAX.AX aims to generate attractive quarterly income and reduce the volatility of portfolio returns by implementing an equity income investment strategy over a portfolio of stocks comprising the S&P 500 Index. UMAX.AX does not aim to track an index. | VACF.AX was created on 2014-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (99.86 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (0.12 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0.01 %) | Kommunalbanken AS 4.25 2025-07-16 (1.09 %) CPPIB Capital Inc. 4.2 2028-05-02 (0.95 %) CPPIB Capital Inc. 4.45 2027-09-01 (0.95 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.94 %) Communication Services (0.06 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.13 %) | |
Management fee | 0.79 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
UMAX | VACF | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.79 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $26.95 | $51.87 |
Size | $297.581 million | $1.556 million |
10Y return | 47.35 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.84 % | 2.19 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 19/09/2014 | 25/05/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
UMAX | VACF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 47 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $998.40 | $1,595.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,888.90 | $3,993.22 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
UMAX | VACF | |
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UMAX | VACF |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |