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Compare VACF vs. STW
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 SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF (STW). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VACF | STW | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9 | 373 |
Median incremental investment | $2,493.50 | $1,003.34 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,637.72 | $4,476.92 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VACF | STW | |
|---|---|---|
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. | STW.AX was created on 2001-08-24 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 5823.98m in AUM and 201 holdings. The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF, seeks to closely match, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX 200 Index. |
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 (11.30 %) BHP Group Ltd (7.75 %) CSL Ltd (5.02 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (55.73 %) Materials (16.89 %) Health Care (9.89 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.83 %) United States (3.10 %) New Zealand (1.58 %) | |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VACF | STW | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | SPDR |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index - AUD | S&P ASX 200 |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0 % |
Price | $51.72 | $75.44 |
Size | $1.493 million | $5.823 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 40.90 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.19 % | 5.60 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 25/05/2016 | 27/08/2001 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VACF | STW | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9 | 373 |
Median incremental investment | $2,493.50 | $1,003.34 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,637.72 | $4,476.92 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VACF | STW | |
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Cons |
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VACF | STW |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |