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Vanguard Australian Corp Fixed Interest Index ETF

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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 Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF (VGB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VACF

VGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

97

Median incremental investment

$2,493.50

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,223.75

$1,828.32

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

VACF

VGB

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.

VGB.AX was created on 2012-04-24 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

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 %)

Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (3.58 %)

Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (3.44 %)

Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (3.39 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.29 %

0.2 %


Key Summary

VACF

VGB

Issuer

Vanguard

Vanguard

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Credit (0+Y) Index - AUD

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.29 %

0.2 %

Price

$51.49

$46.84

Size

$1.528 million

$4.588 million

10Y return

N/A

-3.62 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.08 %

1.80 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

25/05/2016

30/04/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VACF

VGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

97

Median incremental investment

$2,493.50

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,223.75

$1,828.32

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VACF

VGB

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VACF

VGB

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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