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Compare VACF vs. IBAL
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 iShares Balanced Esg ETF (IBAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VACF | IBAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $2,248.87 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,660.16 | $996.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VACF | IBAL | |
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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. | IBAL.AX was created on 2022-08-15 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the various indices of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests, in proportion to a ‘Balanced’ long term Strategic Asset Allocation . |
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 %) | iShares Core MSCI Wld Ex Aus ESG ETF (24.44 %) iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF (17.22 %) iShares Treasury ETF (15.57 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.97 %) Communication Services (0.03 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (47.38 %) Australia (36.02 %) Japan (3.94 %) | |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.22 % |
Key Summary
VACF | IBAL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.22 % |
Price | $52.15 | $30.05 |
Size | $1.572 million | $20.010 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.19 % | 1.53 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 25/05/2016 | 16/08/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VACF | IBAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $2,248.87 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,660.16 | $996.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VACF | IBAL | |
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VACF | IBAL |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |