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Compare VACF vs. RCB

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard Australian Corp Fixed Interest Index ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF (RCB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VACF

RCB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

9

10

Median incremental investment

$2,493.50

$669.92

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,634.15

$3,378.29

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VACF

RCB

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.

RCB.AX was created on 2012-03-08 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 288.99m in AUM and 16 holdings. The Fund aims to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with DBIQ 0-4 year Investment Grade Australian Corporate Bond Index over the long term

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 %)

Westpac Banking Corp. 5% (13.86 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.29 %

0.28 %


Key Summary

VACF

RCB

Issuer

Vanguard

Russell

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index - AUD

DBIQ 0-4 year Investment Grade Australian Corporate Bond Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.29 %

0.28 %

Price

$51.65

$20.29

Size

$1.493 million

$290.279 million

10Y return

N/A

-0.54 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.19 %

2.52 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

25/05/2016

13/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VACF

RCB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

9

10

Median incremental investment

$2,493.50

$669.92

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,634.15

$3,378.29

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VACF

RCB

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower price growth

VACF

RCB

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield