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Compare VACF vs. VGAD
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 Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VACF | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 477 |
Median incremental investment | $2,493.50 | $2,031.45 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,206.25 | $8,798.60 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VACF | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
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 aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar. |
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 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
VACF | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Credit (0+Y) Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $51.30 | $107.30 |
Size | $1.575 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 110.27 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.08 % | 3.23 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 25/05/2016 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VACF | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 477 |
Median incremental investment | $2,493.50 | $2,031.45 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,206.25 | $8,798.60 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VACF | VGAD | |
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Cons |
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VACF | VGAD |
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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 |