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Compare VACF vs. YANK
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 Strong U.S. Dollar Fund (Hedge Fund) (YANK). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VACF | YANK | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $2,493.50 | $9,971.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,206.25 | $194.18 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VACF | YANK | |
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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. 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. | YANK.AX was created on 2016-11-28 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long usd, short aud currency. YANK.AX aims to provide geared exposure to changes in the value of the U.S. dollar against 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 %) | AUDUSD CRNCY FUT MAR25 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (105.20 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-5.20 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (69.81 %) Communication Services (30.19 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.29 % | 1.38 % |
Key Summary
VACF | YANK | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Credit (0+Y) Index - AUD | Australian Dollar per U.S. Dollar |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 1.38 % |
Price | $51.30 | $13.87 |
Size | $1.575 million | $7.362 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.08 % | 3.86 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 25/05/2016 | 24/01/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VACF | YANK | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $2,493.50 | $9,971.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,206.25 | $194.18 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VACF | YANK | |
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VACF | YANK |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |