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Compare VACF vs. XGOV

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard Australian Corp Fixed Interest Index ETF

ASX

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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 VanEck 10+ Year Australian Government Bond ETF (XGOV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VACF

XGOV

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

11

4

Median incremental investment

$2,248.87

$530.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,645.37

$1,709.07

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Key Summary

VACF

XGOV

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 501 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.

XGOV.AX was created on 2023-09-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 312.44m in AUM and 41 holdings. S&P/ASX Government Bond 10-20 Year 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 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) (10.85 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) (9.58 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) (8.94 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.29 %

0.22 %

Key Summary

VACF

XGOV

Issuer

Vanguard

VanEck

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index - AUD

S&P/ASX Government Bond 10-20 Year Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.29 %

0.22 %

Price

$52.03

$52.06

Size

$1.562 million

$315.061 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.15 %

2.20 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

25/05/2016

27/09/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VACF

XGOV

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

11

4

Median incremental investment

$2,248.87

$530.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,645.37

$1,709.07

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VACF

XGOV

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VACF

XGOV

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield