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Compare VACF vs. QAU
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 BetaShares Gold Bullion ETF - Currency Hedged (QAU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VACF | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 50 |
Median incremental investment | $2,493.50 | $1,004.22 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,169.38 | $1,903.44 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VACF | QAU | |
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Strategy | VACF.AX was created on 2014-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | Kommunalbanken AS 4.25 2025-07-16 (1.09 %) CPPIB Capital Inc. 4.2 2028-05-02 (0.95 %) CPPIB Capital Inc. 4.45 2027-09-01 (0.95 %) | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (98.21 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (94.44 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-92.65 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VACF | QAU | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Credit (0+Y) Index - AUD | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $50.71 | $22.63 |
Size | $1.541 million | $737.865 million |
10Y return | N/A | 85.49 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.08 % | 1.57 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 25/05/2016 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VACF | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 50 |
Median incremental investment | $2,493.50 | $1,004.22 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,169.38 | $1,903.44 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
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VACF | QAU |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |