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Compare VACF vs. RDV

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 High Dividend Australian Shares ETF (RDV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VACF

RDV

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

11

25

Median incremental investment

$2,004.24

$557.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,824.20

$1,722.24

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Key Summary

VACF

RDV

Strategy

VACF.AX was created on 2014-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 1.57m in AUM and 502 holdings. 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.

RDV.AX was created on 2010-05-11 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 295.17m in AUM and 51 holdings. The Fund aims to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the Russell Australia High Dividend 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 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.21 %)

BHP Group Ltd (5.52 %)

Westpac Banking Corp (5.49 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (63.71 %)

Materials (12.17 %)

Communication Services (8.28 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (99.57 %)

China (0.43 %)

Management fee

0.29 %

0.34 %

Key Summary

VACF

RDV

Issuer

Vanguard

Russell

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Russell Australia High Dividend Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.29 %

0.34 %

Price

$52.30

$35.88

Size

$1.549 million

$295.664 million

10Y return

N/A

25.94 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.15 %

4.77 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

25/05/2016

14/05/2010

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VACF

RDV

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

11

25

Median incremental investment

$2,004.24

$557.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,824.20

$1,722.24

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VACF

RDV

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VACF

RDV

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield