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Compare VACF vs. FSML

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

Vanguard Australian Corp Fixed Interest Index ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VACF and FSML. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VACF

FSML

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

6

Median incremental investment

$2,493.50

$603.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$3,206.25

$1,194.05

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VACF

FSML

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.

FSML.AX was created on 2024-11-18 by Firetraill. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index over the medium to long term

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 %)

Firetrail Aust Small Companies Fund - Active ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.29 %

0 %


Key Summary

VACF

FSML

Issuer

Vanguard

Firetraill

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Credit (0+Y) Index - AUD

S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.29 %

0 %

Price

$51.30

$1.67

Size

$1.575 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

2.08 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

25/05/2016

17/11/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VACF

FSML

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

6

Median incremental investment

$2,493.50

$603.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$3,206.25

$1,194.05

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VACF

FSML

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VACF

FSML

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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