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Compare VAF vs. 30BB

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

Vanguard Australian 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 Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF) and the Betashares 2030 Fixed Term Corp Bond Active ETF (30BB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAF

30BB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

304

2

Median incremental investment

$1,004.48

$10,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,093.40

$39,265.64

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VAF

30BB

Strategy

VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 6.98m in AUM and 789 holdings. Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

30BB.AX was created on 2025-04-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio of fixed-rate, investment grade, Australian dollar denominated corporate bonds with maturity dates occurring between May 2029 and May 2030.

Top 3 holdings

Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (2.95 %)

Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (2.84 %)

Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (2.73 %)

TRANSURBAN QLD FINANCE 6.35% MAY-30 (3.79 %)

QANTAS AIRWAYS LTD 2.95% NOV-29 (3.42 %)

ENBW INTL FINANCE BV 5.302% OCT-29 (3.24 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.1 %

0 %

Key Summary

VAF

30BB

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

0 %

Price

$46.52

$25.39

Size

$6.948 million

N/A

10Y return

-7.63 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.18 %

0.89 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2012

01/05/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VAF

30BB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

304

2

Median incremental investment

$1,004.48

$10,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,093.40

$39,265.64

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VAF

30BB

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VAF

30BB

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield