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Compare VACF vs. IHEB
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
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 | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 11 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $2,004.24 | $2,649.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,812.32 | $7,990.32 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VACF | IHEB | |
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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. | 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 | |
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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 | $52.14 | $76.91 |
Size | $1.560 million | $104.964 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend 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 | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 11 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $2,004.24 | $2,649.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,812.32 | $7,990.32 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VACF | IHEB | |
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VACF | IHEB |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |