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Compare VAF vs. BEAR
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 S&P Aussie Bear 200 (geared) (BEAR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | BEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 181 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $1,175.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,487.24 | $2,255.52 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | BEAR | |
|---|---|---|
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. | BEAR.AX was created on 2012-07-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. BEAR.AX seeks to generate returns that are negatively correlated to the returns of the Australian sharemarket. The Fund expects to generate a positive return when the S&P/ASX Accumulation 200 Index falls (and a negative return when the index rises). |
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 SEP24 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (47.09 %) BETASHARES AUS HIGH INTEREST ETF (29.63 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (79.79 %) Communication Services (20.21 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.1 % | 1.38 % |
Key Summary
VAF | BEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 1.38 % |
Price | $46.06 | $7.62 |
Size | $6.774 million | $42.599 million |
10Y return | -8.05 % | -58.86 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.14 % | 0.28 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 09/07/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | BEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 181 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $1,175.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,487.24 | $2,255.52 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | BEAR | |
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Cons |
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VAF | BEAR |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |