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Compare VAF vs. BBAB

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, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VAF and BBAB. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAF

BBAB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

181

1

Median incremental investment

$1,018.39

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,487.24

$1,015.41

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VAF

BBAB

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.

N/A

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 Geared Short Aus Gov Bond (Hedge Fund) (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.1 %

0 %


Key Summary

VAF

BBAB

Issuer

Vanguard

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

Stock

Management fee

0.1 %

0 %

Price

$46.06

$20.36

Size

$6.774 million

N/A

10Y return

-8.05 %

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

2.14 %

0.89 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2012

05/12/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAF

BBAB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

181

1

Median incremental investment

$1,018.39

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,487.24

$1,015.41

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VAF

BBAB

Pros

  • Exposure to more markets and sectors

  • Higher dividend/distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

  • Lower dividend/distribution yield

VAF

BBAB

Exposure to more markets and sectors

Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher dividend/distribution yield

Lower dividend/distribution yield

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