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Compare VAE vs. IAF
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 FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF (VAE) and the iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | IAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 455 | 523 |
Median incremental investment | $1,061.83 | $1,111.28 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,120.00 | $2,638.48 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | IAF | |
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Strategy | Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF objective is to track the performance of the FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan, Australia and New Zealand Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars before accounting for fees, expenses and tax. | IAF.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr IndexSM, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and includes investment grade fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury, |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.70 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.59 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.51 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | Other (99.37 %) Communication Services (0.23 %) Financials (0.19 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.42 %) India (23.33 %) Taiwan (18.76 %) | |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
VAE | IAF | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $79.70 | $101.63 |
Size | N/A | $2.824 billion |
10Y return | N/A | -6.07 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.13 % | 1.95 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | IAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 455 | 523 |
Median incremental investment | $1,061.83 | $1,111.28 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,120.00 | $2,638.48 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | IAF | |
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VAE | IAF |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |