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Compare VAF vs. AQLT
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 Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF) and the BetaShares Australian Quality ETF (AQLT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | AQLT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 205 | 50 |
Median incremental investment | $1,019.58 | $2,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,516.25 | $4,881.78 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | AQLT | |
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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. | AQLT.AX was created on 2022-04-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 395.5m in AUM and 39 holdings. AQLT.AX aims to track an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises 40 high quality companies, selected based on three quality metrics high return on equity, low leverage and relative earnings stability. |
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 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES MAR25 (0 %) TELSTRA GROUP LTD (7.22 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (6.72 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (39.11 %) Materials (12.33 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.55 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.56 %) United States (3.31 %) China (1.13 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
VAF | AQLT | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $45.82 | $29.17 |
Size | $6.639 million | $398.898 million |
10Y return | -9.73 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.19 % | 2.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 05/04/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | AQLT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 205 | 50 |
Median incremental investment | $1,019.58 | $2,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,516.25 | $4,881.78 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | AQLT | |
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VAF | AQLT |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |