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Compare VACF vs. QRE
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 Australian Resources Sector ETF (QRE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VACF | QRE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 91 |
Median incremental investment | $2,493.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,221.88 | $1,638.80 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VACF | QRE | |
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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. | QRE.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. QRE.AX aims to track the performance an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the resources sector, including BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside Petroleum and more. |
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 %) | S&P/ASX 200 R IDX MAR25 (0 %) BHP GROUP LTD (39.72 %) WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP LTD (9.52 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (76.99 %) Energy (19.52 %) Other (3.49 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (97.20 %) United States (2.39 %) China (0.41 %) | |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.34 % |
Key Summary
VACF | QRE | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Credit (0+Y) Index - AUD | Solactive Australia Resources Sector Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.34 % |
Price | $50.91 | $6.76 |
Size | $1.584 million | $299.548 million |
10Y return | N/A | 46.64 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.08 % | 8.87 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 25/05/2016 | 15/12/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VACF | QRE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 91 |
Median incremental investment | $2,493.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,221.88 | $1,638.80 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VACF | QRE | |
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VACF | QRE |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |