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Compare VAF vs. ASAO
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 Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF (ASAO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | ASAO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 439 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,408.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,085.18 | $2,041.29 |
Average age group | > 35 | < 26 |
Key Summary
VAF | ASAO | |
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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. | ASAO.AX was created on 2022-10-17 by aberdeen. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide investors with high capital growth over the medium to long term (3-5 years) by seeking exposure to the Asian markets (other than the Japan market), adjusted to take into account certain ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations. |
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 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (17.67 %) SK Hynix Inc (9.37 %) Samsung Electncs Co (8.09 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (41.74 %) Financials (20.80 %) Other (19.73 %) | |
Top 3 countries | China (33.46 %) Taiwan (23.90 %) India (17.46 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 1.18 % |
Key Summary
VAF | ASAO | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | aberdeen |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | MSCI AC Asia ex JP |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 1.18 % |
Price | $45.33 | $1.435 |
Size | $6.815 million | N/A |
10Y return | -9.67 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.21 % | 4.58 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 18/10/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | ASAO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 439 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,408.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,085.18 | $2,041.29 |
Average age group | > 35 | < 26 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | ASAO | |
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VAF | ASAO |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |