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Compare VACF vs. IHHY
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 Global High Yield Bond (Aud Hedged) ETF (IHHY). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VACF | IHHY | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 9 |
Median incremental investment | $2,493.50 | $2,013.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,206.25 | $7,743.90 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VACF | IHHY | |
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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. | IHHY.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high yield fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses (including the cost of hedging), composed of liquid, global developed, high yield corporate bonds (hedged to Australian dollars). |
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 %) | ISH GLBL HY CP BD UCITS USD DIST (101.58 %) USD CASH (0.08 %) AUD CASH (0.05 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (93.76 %) Communication Services (0.00 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.56 % |
Key Summary
VACF | IHHY | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Credit (0+Y) Index - AUD | Markit iBoxx Global Developed Markets High Yield Capped Hedged to AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.56 % |
Price | $51.30 | $93.30 |
Size | $1.575 million | $215.084 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.08 % | 4.93 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 25/05/2016 | 09/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VACF | IHHY | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 9 |
Median incremental investment | $2,493.50 | $2,013.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,206.25 | $7,743.90 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VACF | IHHY | |
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VACF | IHHY |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |