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Compare VAF vs. ARMR
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 Global Defence ETF (ARMR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | ARMR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 442 | 305 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $993.60 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,076.62 | $1,866.75 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | ARMR | |
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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. | ARMR.AX was created on 2024-10-02 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on industrials equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the VettaFi Global Defence Leaders Index (the Index), before taking into account 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 %) | KRW - KOREAN WON (0 %) SAFRAN SA (8.06 %) PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC (7.98 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (50.41 %) Other (39.18 %) Information Technology (10.41 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (62.75 %) France (10.92 %) Germany (8.38 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VAF | ARMR | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | VettaFi Global Defence Leaders |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0 % |
Price | $45.64 | $24.89 |
Size | $6.818 million | N/A |
10Y return | -9.53 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.16 % | 1.55 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 03/10/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | ARMR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 442 | 305 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $993.60 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,076.62 | $1,866.75 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | ARMR | |
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VAF | ARMR |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |