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Compare VACF vs. IHEB

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 IHEB. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VACF

IHEB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

11

3

Median incremental investment

$2,004.24

$2,649.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,824.20

$8,016.32

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Key Summary

VACF

IHEB

Strategy

VACF.AX was created on 2014-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 1.57m in AUM and 502 holdings. 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.

IHEB.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Core Index (AUD Hedged), before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of U.S. dollar denominated fixed and/or floating rate emerging market bonds issued by sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities.

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 J.P. Morgan Usd Emerging Markets (Aud Hedged) ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (98.67 %)

Communication Services (1.33 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.29 %

0.51 %

Key Summary

VACF

IHEB

Issuer

Vanguard

iShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index - AUD

J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Core Hedged to AUD Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.29 %

0.51 %

Price

$52.30

$77.08

Size

$1.562 million

$107.564 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

2.15 %

5.75 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

25/05/2016

09/12/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VACF

IHEB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

11

3

Median incremental investment

$2,004.24

$2,649.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,824.20

$8,016.32

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VACF

IHEB

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

VACF

IHEB

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield