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Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF

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Overview
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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 Ethical Diversified Balanced ETF (DBBF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAF

DBBF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

181

7

Median incremental investment

$1,018.39

$1,559.78

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Quarterly

Median total investment

$2,487.24

$5,316.00

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

VAF

DBBF

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.

DBBF.AX was created on 2019-12-15 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. DBBF.AX aims to provide exposure to a cost-effective, multi-asset class portfolio, for investors whose priority is investing in a way that aligns with their values.

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 SUSTAINABILITY LEAD (50.83 %)

BETASHARES GLOBAL SUSTAINABILI (21.38 %)

BETASHARES AUSTRALIAN SUSTAINA (18.40 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.83 %)

Communication Services (0.17 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (49.53 %)

Australia (33.94 %)

Japan (4.68 %)

Management fee

0.1 %

0.26 %


Key Summary

VAF

DBBF

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

0.26 %

Price

$46.06

$26.40

Size

$6.774 million

$29.373 million

10Y return

-8.30 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.14 %

3.50 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2012

11/12/2019

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAF

DBBF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

181

7

Median incremental investment

$1,018.39

$1,559.78

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Quarterly

Median total investment

$2,487.24

$5,316.00

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VAF

DBBF

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VAF

DBBF

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

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