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Compare VAF vs. FUTR
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 Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Eq Active ETF (FUTR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | FUTR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 205 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,019.58 | $506.78 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $2,516.25 | $549.45 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | FUTR | |
|---|---|---|
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. | FUTR.AX was created on 2021-09-01 by Janus Henderson. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund seeks to provide capital growth over the long term and to achieve a total return after fees that exceeds the total return of the Benchmark (MSCI World Index (net dividends reinvested) in AUD), over rolling five year periods |
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 %) | Microsoft Corp (5.47 %) NVIDIA Corp (4.18 %) Spotify Technology SA (3.43 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (28.39 %) Industrials (19.00 %) Communication Services (17.49 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (63.63 %) France (7.69 %) Canada (6.06 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
VAF | FUTR | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Janus Henderson |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $45.75 | $36.63 |
Size | $6.639 million | N/A |
10Y return | -9.60 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.19 % | 0.43 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 21/09/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | FUTR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 205 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,019.58 | $506.78 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $2,516.25 | $549.45 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | FUTR | |
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VAF | FUTR |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |