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Compare VACF vs. ASAO
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 Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF (ASAO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VACF | ASAO | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $2,493.50 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $3,171.88 | $0 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
VACF | ASAO | |
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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. | ASAO.AX was created on 2022-10-17 by abrdn. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide investors with high capital growth over the medium to long term (3-5 years) by seeking exposure to the Asian markets (other than the Japan market), adjusted to take into account certain ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations. |
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 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (12.72 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd (8.33 %) Samsung Electncs Co (5.35 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (27.21 %) Financials (20.48 %) Other (20.22 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | Taiwan (27.21 %) China (23.47 %) Korea (11.45 %) |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 1.18 % |
Key Summary
VACF | ASAO | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | abrdn |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Credit (0+Y) Index - AUD | MSCI AC Asia ex JP |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 1.18 % |
Price | $50.75 | $1.165 |
Size | $1.541 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.08 % | 0.84 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 25/05/2016 | 18/10/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VACF | ASAO | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $2,493.50 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $3,171.88 | $0 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
VACF | ASAO | |
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VACF | ASAO |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |