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Compare VACF vs. ISEC
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 S&P/ASX Bank Bills Enhanced Cash (ISEC). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VACF | ISEC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $2,493.50 | $1,096.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,221.88 | $1,210.08 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VACF | ISEC | |
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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. | ISEC.AX was created on 2017-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with performance, before fees and expenses, in excess of the performance of an index comprised of Australian bank bills. |
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 %) | RBC MONEY MARKET 11AM (11.99 %) UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD (SYDNEY B (7.66 %) OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATIO (5.81 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.33 %) Communication Services (0.87 %) Consumer Discretionary (0.67 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.12 % |
Key Summary
VACF | ISEC | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Credit (0+Y) Index - AUD | S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.12 % |
Price | $51.09 | $100.92 |
Size | $1.584 million | $258.531 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.08 % | 2.05 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 25/05/2016 | 06/06/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VACF | ISEC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $2,493.50 | $1,096.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,221.88 | $1,210.08 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VACF | ISEC | |
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VACF | ISEC |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |