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Compare VACF vs. SMLL
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 Small Companies Select ETF (SMLL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VACF | SMLL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 23 |
Median incremental investment | $1,284.00 | $1,994.24 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $4,909.44 | $1,470.63 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VACF | SMLL | |
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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. The ETF currently has 1.55m in AUM and 537 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. | SMLL.AX was created on 2017-04-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 345.08m in AUM and 66 holdings. The fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index over the medium to long term (after fees and expenses) by investing in a portfolio of high quality, profitable small companies. |
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 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES MAR26 (0 %) PERSEUS MINING LTD (5.85 %) GENESIS MINERALS LTD (4.48 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (32.78 %) Consumer Discretionary (18.57 %) Real Estate (11.77 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (96.92 %) China (3.08 %) | |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
VACF | SMLL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $51.21 | $4.49 |
Size | $1.538 million | $329.874 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.24 % | 4.29 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 25/05/2016 | 11/04/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VACF | SMLL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 23 |
Median incremental investment | $1,284.00 | $1,994.24 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $4,909.44 | $1,470.63 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VACF | SMLL | |
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VACF | SMLL |
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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 |