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Compare VACF vs. 1GOV
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 Vanguard Australian Corp Fixed Interest Index ETF (VACF) and the VanEck 1-5 Year Australian Government Bond ETF (1GOV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VACF | 1GOV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $2,493.50 | $1,252.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $3,221.88 | $1,279.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VACF | 1GOV | |
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Strategy | 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. | 1GOV.AX was created on 2023-09-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 13.28m in AUM and 39 holdings. Each Fund aims to provide an investment return before fees and other costs which tracks the performance of its Reference Index in Australian dollars. The Funds do not necessarily aim to perfectly replicate the Reference Index on a oneto-one basis |
Top 3 holdings | 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 %) | Australia (Commonwealth of) (7.84 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (7.72 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (6.89 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.22 % |
Key Summary
VACF | 1GOV | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Credit (0+Y) Index - AUD | S&P/ASX Government Bond Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.22 % |
Price | $50.91 | $51.16 |
Size | $1.584 million | $13.287 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.08 % | 0.62 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 25/05/2016 | 27/09/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VACF | 1GOV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $2,493.50 | $1,252.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $3,221.88 | $1,279.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VACF | 1GOV | |
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VACF | 1GOV |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |