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Compare VAF vs. AAA

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

Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VAF and AAA. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAF

AAA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

430

239

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$4,093.18

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,029.05

$2,308.28

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VAF

AAA

Strategy

VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. 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.

AAA.AX was created on 2012-03-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund aims to provide exposure to Australian cash, with attractive and regular incomedistributions that exceed the 30 day Bank Bill Swap Rate (after fees and expenses).

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 %)

Betashares Australian High Interest Cash ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Communication Services (100.00 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.1 %

0.18 %

Key Summary

VAF

AAA

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

0.18 %

Price

$45.21

$50.17

Size

$6.762 million

$5.130 billion

10Y return

-8.91 %

0.04 %

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

2.21 %

2.26 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2012

07/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VAF

AAA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

430

239

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$4,093.18

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,029.05

$2,308.28

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VAF

AAA

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VAF

AAA

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield