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Compare VACF vs. SEMI
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 Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VACF | SEMI | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9 | 547 |
Median incremental investment | $2,248.87 | $854.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,663.73 | $2,138.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VACF | SEMI | |
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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. | The Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI) aims to mimic the performance of the Solactive Global Semiconductor 30 Index prior to incorporating taxes, fees, and expenses. |
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 %) | Broadcom Inc (11.43 %) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (11.26 %) NVIDIA Corp (10.06 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (100.00 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (67.04 %) Taiwan (14.33 %) Netherlands (9.99 %) | |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.57 % |
Key Summary
VACF | SEMI | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Global X |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Solactive Global Semiconductor 30 Index - USD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.57 % |
Price | $52.33 | $17.60 |
Size | $1.566 million | $316.444 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.19 % | 1.07 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 25/05/2016 | 30/08/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VACF | SEMI | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9 | 547 |
Median incremental investment | $2,248.87 | $854.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,663.73 | $2,138.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VACF | SEMI | |
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VACF | SEMI |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |